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Dianella ensifolia 'Sterling'

  • Spreading Flax Lily, Black Anther Flax Lily.
  • Habitat includes open forest.
  • Pale blue flowers with prominent yellow anthers, with 3 sepals & 3 petals in star shape, occur in open bunches on long stems spring to early summer, & produce dark blue berries. Margins of strap foliage roll back to create cylinders.
  • Clumping habit. Will sucker to spread.
  • Use for rock gardens, containers, ground cover. Edible fruit.
  • Hardiness Zone: 8-11

Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes
• Great Foliage
• Low Water Use
• Ornamental Grass
• Mass Planting
• Container
• Low Maintenance
• Rock Garden
• Border or Bed
Habit
• Mounding
Flower Color
• Blue
Sold in Sizes
• 72 Tray
Lead Time
• 12 Weeks
Soil Moisture
• Average Water
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