Variegated Tasman Flax Lily

Variegated Tasman Flax Lily

1 Gallon
$16.90
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Variegated Tasman Flax Lily

Dianella tasmanica 'Variegata'

Variegated flax lily that brightens shade gardens with striped foliage.

$16.90
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Description

Variegated Tasman Flax Lily is a striking perennial prized for its elegant, striped foliage that brightens shady areas. Its long, arching leaves are a soft green with crisp, creamy-white longitudinal stripes along the margins. In spring, delicate stems rise above the foliage, bearing small, pale blue flowers followed by attractive purple berries. More shade-tolerant than many variegated plants, it forms a neat, spreading clump that provides year-round color and texture with minimal care.

  • Elegant Green & White Variegated Foliage: The main feature is its beautiful, strap-like leaves with clean white stripes, providing constant visual interest.

  • Shade-Tolerant Brightener: Excellently suited for partial to full shade, where its variegation effectively lights up dark corners.

  • Delicate Flowers & Ornamental Berries: Produces small, starry blue flowers and decorative dark purple berries for seasonal interest.

  • Slow-Spreading, Neat Habit: Forms a dense, well-behaved clump that spreads gradually, making it easy to manage.

  • Deer Resistant & Low Water Needs: Once established, it is quite drought-tolerant and its foliage is unpalatable to deer.

Quick Facts

  • Features:Foliage: Linear, sword-like leaves with gray-green centers and creamy-white margins; tough, leathery texture. Flowers: Small, star-shaped, pale blue to white flowers on tall, branched inflorescences.Fruit: Produces small, round, glossy purple berries after flowering.Habit: Evergreen perennial with a dense, spreading clump. Prefers full sun to partial shade; heat tolerant but benefits from afternoon shade in extreme heat.
  • Mature Height: 1–2 ft
    Mature Width: 3–5 ft
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Needs: Full sun to partial shade (afternoon shade recommended in hot climates)
  • Key Advantages:Striking variegated foliage provides year-round color and texture.Attractive flowers and ornamental berries.Drought and heat tolerant once established.Low maintenance and versatile in landscape use
  • Landscape Uses:Borders and mass plantings.Ground cover for slopes or under trees.Container and patio gardens.Accent in mixed perennial beds.Erosion control in suitable climates

Faqs

Q: Can it handle any sun?
A: It prefers partial to full shade, especially in hot climates. Morning sun with afternoon shade is ideal. Too much direct, hot sun can scorch the delicate white leaf margins.

Q: Is it invasive?
A: No, it is a clump-forming perennial that spreads slowly by rhizomes. It is well-behaved and not considered invasive. It can be easily divided if it outgrows its space.

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Regular local delivery: San Francisco, Peninsula, South Bay, East Bay, Marin, Tracy / Mountain House and surrounding service areas.

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