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
Border or Bed
Low Water Use
Mass Planting
Ornamental Grass
Rock Garden
Container
Low Maintenance
Habit
Mounding
Exposure
Full Sun to Part Shade
Flower Color
Blue
White
Sold in Sizes
72 Tray
Lead Time
12 Weeks
Season of Interest (Flowering)
Summer
Spring
Soil Moisture
Average Water
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