flax lily
Also known as: paroo lily
A smaller species, growing to 50-60cm, with numerous grass-like leaves and light blue flowers in short-branched panicles in summer, followed by shining, royal blue berries
Scientific classification
- Species
- flax lily (Dianella caerulea)
- Genus
- Dianella
- Family
- Asphodelaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of flax lily
Distribution map
Australia, New Guinea
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of flax lily
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flax lily care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed in containers at 13-16°C (55-61°F) in spring. Can also be propagated by division of rhizomes in mid-spring
Growing
GrowingGrow in moderately fertile, humus-rich, well-drained, neutral to acid soil in a sheltered site in full sun or partial shade
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally trouble free
Pests
Generally trouble free
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