Occurrence evidence0 records from ALA occurrence records
Native range bioregionsNot yet summarised
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Blue Flax Lily
Dianella caerulea
Asphodelaceae|In Stock
$7.50per packet (30 seeds)
Strappy clumper with blue flowers & metallic berries
DRYBTOP
GROWING CONDITIONS
Sun ExposureFull Sun, Part Shade, Dappled Shade
Soil TypesLoam, Sandy, Clay
Water NeedsLow to Moderate
Plant Height0.5-1m
WILDLIFE & ECOLOGY
Wildlife ValueBird-attracting, Bee-friendly
ConservationCommon
UsesOrnamental, Groundcover, Bush tucker
DISTRIBUTION
BioregionsSouth East Queensland, Sydney Basin, South Eastern Highlands
Climate ZonesSubtropical, Temperate
FloweringSpring, Summer
DISTRIBUTION
Regional provenance50 kmLoading occurrence data…
SPECIES EVIDENCEOccurrence + model context
Model StatusALA-only / SDM unavailable
This species does not yet have SDM coverage in Twig; we are showing ALA occurrence evidence only.
Seed catalogue regionSouth East Queensland, Sydney Basin, South Eastern Highlands
Model confidenceNot scored yet
Last model runnot yet run for a stable release
Evidence for Blue Flax Lily (Dianella caerulea) is observational and model-based; it does not guarantee suitability at your site.
SHIPPING
SHIPPING AVAILABILITY
NSW
VIC
QLD
SA
WAPermit required
TAS
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ACT
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DESCRIPTION
A clumping perennial with strappy green leaves and sprays of small blue-purple star-shaped flowers followed by striking metallic blue berries. A versatile landscape plant that tolerates a wide range of conditions. The berries were traditionally used as a food source and for creating blue dye.
GERMINATION DATA
Germination Rate
55%
Days to Germinate
28-56
Optimal Temperature
18-22°C
Stratification
None required
Scarification
Soak in warm water for 24 hours
Sowing Depth
5mm
Spacing
50cm
GROWTH TIMELINE
Blue Flax Lily — Germination rate55%
ScarificationSoak in warm water for 24 hours
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SowingDay 0
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Germination28-56 days
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Seedling56-112 days
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Transplant112-168 days
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Vegetative168-280 days
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Flowering280+ days
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GROWING GUIDE
Soak seeds in warm water for 24 hours. Sow at 5mm depth in well-draining mix. Keep warm and moist. Germination is slow and irregular (4-8 weeks). Patience is rewarded.