Dianella tasmanica Blaze
This Australian native evergreen perennial has deep-purple foliage. Plant in March or April; blooms from May through July. Lovely little blue flowers with yellow hearts on graceful stems may be produced under the right conditions.
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Part Shade / Sun Use
Not very hardy; best planted in very mild coastal climates. Dianella prefers acidic, well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Tolerates periods of drought.
Planting
Plant in loose, acidic, well-drained soil with no trace of lime. Once the plant is established, it is quite tolerant of dry summer weather and can stand short periods of frost down to -7° in winter.
Maintenance
Spruce the plant up from time to time by removing dead or damaged foliage.
