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Dianella tasmanica 'Variegata'

Family Phormiaceae
Plant Type tender perennial
Zone USDA:   9a - 11   RHS:   FH - FT   EGF:   H5 - G2   Australia:   3 - 5  
Care Level
Height 0.6 - 1.2 m (2 - 4 ft)
Spread 0.5 - 1.2 m (1.5 - 4 ft)
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture low to average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The tender perennial Dianella tasmanica 'Variegata' bears showy and white blossoms during early summer to late summer. The showy glossy foliage is striped, pale yellow and medium green in colour, medium in texture and evergreen. Dianella tasmanica 'Variegata' bears showy fruit. A specimen plant, Dianella tasmanica 'Variegata' can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Alpine or rock garden, bedding plant, border, container, culinary, edging, ground cover, foundation, specimen and tropical.
Cautions Self-sowing, this plant can spread broadly and randomly where conditions are ideal for the seeds to germinate. However, this can be a benefit if you plan to use this plant in naturalizations.