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.
| Family: | Xanthorrhoeaceae |
| Scientific Name: | Dianella revoluta |
| Cultivar: | Petite Marie |
| 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 |
WHERE TO GET YOUR PLANT
Once you have found the plant that you want, the next step is to find where to get it. Visit or ring your favourite nursery to see if they have it in stock. If they don’t, they may be able to order it in for you. Specialist nurseries are also able to give great advice, and if they don’t have the plant you want, they can often suggest an alternative to you. Below is a list of our favourite specialist nurseries, and some who do mail order. Click on the links for their details-
The Wildflower Place Erina – NSW
Sydney Wildflower Nursery – NSW
Newcastle Wildflower Nursery – NSW
Geelong Native Plants – Victoria
Wimmera Native Nursery – Victoria
Manuka Native Nursery – South Australia
Sydney Wildflower Nursery – mail order
Angus recommends Bush Tucker fertiliser for native plants.