Dianella tasmanica ‘Splice’ – Native Flax

Dianella tasmanica 'Splice'
Dianella tasmanica 'Splice'

A great form of Dianella for landscaping, with attractive variegated green and white foliage that has an attractive red tinge as the new leaves are forming. As the leaves mature lime and yellow vertical streaks intensify along the leaf. Tough,low maintenance plant for borders, pots or as an accent plant, it does well under trees and in shade. Frost and drought tolerant, and good for coastal gardens.

Family : Xanthorrhoeaceae

Cultivar Name: Splice

Plant Type : Grass or grass-like

Width : 0.6

Flowering Time : Spring

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

Climate Zone : Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Cool

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 : 0.6

Flower Color : Blue

pH Level : Neutral

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

Light : Sunny, Light shade, Heavy shade

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance :

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Seed eating birds