Dianella Brevicaulis Berry Blue

Botanical Name: Dianella brevicaulis Berry Blue Common Names: Coast Flax Lily, Native: Yes Foliage Type: Evergreen Plant Type: Grasses, Strappy & Tufting Plant Habit: Clumping, Tufting

Description: A tufting plant with strappy foliage with low pale blue flowers set in the base of the plant, followed by cobalt blue berries in Summer. Berry Blue is best planted in clumps. It is also useful for planting under Eucalyptus trees where little else will grow. Grows approx 30cm x 50cm.

Mature Height: 30-60cm Position: Full Sun, Semi Shade Mature Width: 30-60cm Soil Type: Any, Well Drained

Family Name: Liliaceae Landscape Use(s): Balcony / Roof, Borders / Shrubbery, Bush Tucker, Coastal Garden, Courtyard, Embankment, Erosion Control, Foliage Feature / Colour, Origin: Australia Habitat, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Park And Gardens, Playgrounds, Rockery, Roundabouts / Splitters, Shady Garden, Verge, Container / Pot, Under Characteristics: Trees Foliage Colours: Green Flower Colours: Blue Pest & Diseases: Flower Fragrant: No Generally trouble free Flowering Season: Spring, Summer Fruit: Yes Cultural Notes: A hardy low maintenance plant that only requires old foliage removed annually. An Requirements: occasional feed with a slow release, low phosphorus fertilizer is beneficial. Growth Rate: Moderate Mulching around the base will help conserve moisture. Grows in full sun to part Maintenance Level: Low shade including under trees. This is one of the hardiest Dianella’s and copes well in sand and clay soils that are well drained. Information & Images courtesy of Bush Water Usage: Low Magik.

Tolerances: Drought: High Plant Care: Keep moist during dry periods, Low phosphorus slow release fertiliser, Mulch well Frost: Moderate Wind: Moderate

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