Plants in genus dianella
Dianella tasmanica 'Variegata'
Dianella tasmanica 'Variegata' is an evergreen perennial with sword-like leaves featuring green and white stripes. It blooms with lavender star-shaped flowers in early spring and produces dark blue berries from fall to winter. This plant attracts bees and butterflies, is deer resistant, and thrives in partial sun to full shade. Its tolerance to various soil types and salt spray makes it a versatile choice for gardens in USDA zones 8-11.
Dianella tasmanica
Dianella tasmanica, known as Tasman flax-lily, is a hardy perennial from southeastern Australia with strappy leaves and blue flowers. It adapts well to cultivation, growing in shady spots and tolerating drought.
Dianella 'Baby Bliss'
Dianella 'Baby Bliss' is a plant with blue-green foliage and pale violet flowers, complemented by purple ornamental berries. It grows to a height of 18-24 inches and prefers partial sun and well-draining soil. This plant adds a touch of color and texture to gardens.
Dianella 'Cassa Blue'
Dianella 'Cassa Blue' is a hardy, dwarf plant with striking silver-blue foliage that forms a clump 20 inches tall and 3.5 feet wide. It produces small blue flowers on 15-inch stalks in late spring to early summer. This plant prefers full sun and well-drained soils, making it a resilient choice for gardens.
Dianella caerulea 'Cassa Blue'
Dianella caerulea 'Cassa Blue' is a durable plant with strappy, steely blue-green foliage and attractive blue-violet blooms. It supports butterflies and beneficial pollinators and remains evergreen in some climates. This plant is waterwise once established and tolerates coastal conditions.
Dianella revoluta 'Little Rev'
Dianella revoluta 'Little Rev' is a hardy plant with blue-green, spikey foliage and purple blooms that attract bees and butterflies. It grows quickly to a height of 2-4 feet and is drought-tolerant once established. This plant is disease and pest-resistant, making it a low-maintenance choice for gardens. It thrives in a wide range of soils and can tolerate salt spray, making it suitable for coastal areas.