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
Plant Information
Plant Type - Grass or grass-like
Common Name - Native Flax
Scientific Name - Dianella tasmanica
Family - Xanthorrhoeaceae
Cultivar Name - Tasred
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Minimum Height - 0.3
Maximum Height - 0.4
Minimum Width - 0.3
Maximum Width - 0.4
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, Half shade
Growth Habit - Evergreen
Life Span - Perennial
Soil Moisture - Dry, Well-drained
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Frost Tolerance -
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Special Uses - Decorative fruit, Erosion control, Pollution tolerant
Attracts Wildlife - Bees, Seed eating birds
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