Dianella laevis Flax lily (Phormiaceae) Evergreen perennial

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Dianella laevis
Flax lily
Evergreen perennial
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The Dianella laevis plant species is found in Australia - New South Wales, Victoria. It is a member of the Phormiaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Flax lily. Some home gardeners know the variety as D. longifolia. R.Br.

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Latin Name:  Dianella laevis
Common Name:  Flax lily
Family:  Phormiaceae
Author:  R.Br.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Sandy soils near creeks on heaths and in sparse woodlands[154].

Cultivation Notes: Succeeds in ordinary garden soil in sun or dappled shade[200]. Requires a well-drained neutral to acid soil[188]. Requires a sunny sheltered position when grown outdoors in Britain[175]. Plants succeed in heavy shade in Australian gardens[157] but this cannot be translated directly to British gardens because of our cooler summers that see much less sun than Australia. Plants are hardy to at least -7°c in Australian gardens[157] but only succeed outdoors in the southern part of the country and even then require a very sheltered well-drained situation[1]. Although not very cold-tolerant, this species can survive in sheltered stable environments in dappled shade, such as a woodland, if temperatures do not drop far below zero for long periods[200]. A polymorphic species[157], some forms are very ornamental[1].

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