Dianella revoluta ‘Petite Marie’ Native Flax
A dwarf and dense growing form of Dianella revoluta, it is a strappy leaved clumping perennial with attractive mid green foliage. Tough, drought tolerant low maintenance plant for borders, pots or as an accent plant. It has pretty sky blue flowers held above the foliage in spring to summer. Frost tolerant.
| Scientific Name: | Dianella revoluta |
| Family: | Xanthorrhoeaceae |
| Common Name: | Native Flax |
| Plant Type: | Grass or grass-like |
| Height: | 0.25 ~ 0.3 metres |
| Width: | 0.3 ~ 0.4 metres |
| Flower Colour: | Blue |
| Flowering Time: | Spring |
| Ph Level: | Neutral |
| Soil Type: | Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix |
| Plant Environment: | Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Poolside, Container growing, Coastal garden, Drought resistant |
| Climate Zone: | Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean |
| Light: | Sunny, Light shade |
| Growth Habit: | Evergreen |
| Lifespan: | Perennial |
| Soil Moisture: | Dry, Well-drained |
| Special Uses: | Decorative fruit, Erosion control, Pollution tolerant |
| Attracts Wildlife: | Bees, Seed eating birds |
Angus recommends Bush Tucker fertiliser for this plant.