Dianella revoluta var. revoluta
(Black-anther Flax-Lily)
| Planting Group or Form | Strappy / Lily |
|---|---|
| Height | 30cm - 80cm |
| Width | 0.5 - 1.5m |
| Aspect | Full sun to part shade |
| Soil | Well drained drier soils |
| Flower | Violet blue Aug - May |
| Attracts | Bird, native bee and butterfly habitat |
Dense tufted shrub with dark green upright leaves and stalked flowerheads sitting above the foliage, followed by shiny dark berries. Frost tolerant.
Attractive clumping plant for rockeries, cottage gardens and underplanting of established trees.
Indigenous name: MURMBAL (Gunditjmara)
The leaf can be split in two down the mid-rib and rolled into string for use in tying and basket weaving.