This rhizomatous perennial forms tufts with upright narrow lanced-shaped dark green leaves. The small pendant star-shaped blue flowers are arranged in a tall inflorescence above the foliage from spring top early summer followed by blue berries.

Hardiness zones 8 to 10

Dianella pruninais naturally found in Australia growing in sclerophyll forests on the coast and in the Blue Mountains around Sydney in New South Wales.

It prefers a well drained moderately fertile organic rich sandy soil in an open sunny to semi shaded protected position and is drought and frost tolerant.

This Flax Lily is grown for its foliage and flowers. It is planted in small gardens or parks where it is mass planted along borders or used and an understorey filler. It is suitable for coastal regions establishing in 1 to 2 years and is planted in patio pots or planter boxes or used in bushland settings. ID 2506

Dianella(dee-a-NEL-la) prunina(prew-NE-na)

Xanthorrhoeaceae(zan-thor-RHO-AY-see-ee)