Dianella caerulea ‘Little Jess’ – Native Flax

Dianella caerulea flax-lily 'Little Jess'

Dianella caerulea 'Little Jess'
Dianella caerulea 'Little Jess'

Little Jess is a dwarf form of Dianella caerulea. Tough, drought tolerant low maintenance plant for borders, pots or as an accent plant. Has attractive blue sprays of flowers followed by blue berries in summer. It is perennial and spreads outwards to form a good sized clump.

Family : Xanthorrhoeaceae

Cultivar Name: Little Jess

Plant Type : Grass or grass-like

Width : 0.4

Flowering Time : Spring

Soil Type : Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam

Climate Zone : Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Spreading

Soil Moisture : Dry, Well-drained

Special Uses : Decorative fruit

Scientific Name: Dianella caerulea

Common Name : Native Flax

Height : 0.4

Flower Color : Blue

pH Level : Neutral

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Poolside, Container growing, Coastal garden, Drought resistant

Light : Sunny, Light shade

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance :

Attracts Wildlife : Seed eating birds