Dianella tasmanica ‘Rainbow’ – Flax Lily

This is primarily a plant grown for its striking pinkish red new foliage that ages to a green and white variegation. It is a clumping style of plant that is perfect for narrow spaces and pot culture. It is also useful as an extensive landscape plant for roadside areas and the like. ‘Rainbow’ is extremely tough and tolerates coastal conditions, drought, shade and moderate frosts. Give it a clean up after it has finished flowering and fruiting by removing the spent stems and any dead or damaged leaves.

Dianella tasmanica 'Rainbow'
Dianella tasmanica 'Rainbow'
Dianella tasmanica 'Rainbow'

Family : Liliaceae

Cultivar Name: Rainbow

Plant Type : Grass or grass-like

Width : 0.6

Flowering Time : Spring

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

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

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Mound-shaped, Variegated

Soil Moisture : Dry, Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage

Special Uses : Erosion control, Pipe and drain friendly, Pollution tolerant, Playground friendly

Scientific Name: Dianella tasmanica

Common Name : Flax Lily

Height : 0.6

Flower Color : Green

pH Level : Acid, Neutral, Alkaline

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

Light : Sunny, Light shade, Half shade

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Butterflies, Other insects