About
An evergreen perennial to around 60cm high, with dense clumps of sword-shaped, stiff grey-green leaves with broad creamy white margins. In late spring or early summer, produces sprays of nodding flowers on subtle stems, with violet sepals encasing white petals striped with green.
About the genus
Dianella are rhizomatous evergreen perennials with leathery, sword-shaped leaves and sprays of small, starry deep blue flowers followed by long-lasting blue or purple berries
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH3
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitTufted, Clump forming
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Coastal, Gravel garden, Patio and container plants
ToxicityFruit are ornamental - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care notes
CultivationIn milder areas, grow outdoors in moderately fertile, well-drained, neutral to acid soil in full sun or partial shade. In areas prone to hard frosts, grow under glass in peat-free, loam-based compost, in full light with shade from hot sun. Water well in growth and keep just moist in winter.
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by division in spring
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free