A very compact strappy leaved clumping perennial with attractive foliage and stem bases that develop a distinct red colouring during winter. Tough, low maintenance plant for borders, those tricky narrow spots in the garden, pots or as an accent plant. Blue flowers in spring and purple berries in summer. Frost and drought tolerant.
Dianella tasmanica ‘Tasred’ Native Flax
Family : Xanthorrhoeaceae
Cultivar Name: Tasred
Plant Type : Grass or grass-like
Width : 0.4
Flowering Time : Spring
Soil Type : Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix
Climate Zone : Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean
Growth Habit : Evergreen
Soil Moisture : Dry, Well-drained
Special Uses : Decorative fruit, Erosion control, Pollution tolerant
Scientific Name: Dianella tasmanica
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, Half shade
Lifespan : Perennial
Frost Tolerance :
Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Seed eating birds