- Variegated flax lily
Botanical name: dianella tasmanica
Beginner friendly?: no
Average size at maturity: 2-3 ft in height and 2 ft in width
Bloom time: mid spring
Hardy zone: zones 8-11
Flower color: yellow
Foliage color: green and white
Growth rate: can reach mature size in first growing season
Pruning instructions: deadhead as needed
Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge
Landscape use: groundcover, border, accent plant
Light needs: about 6 hours of sunlight a day
Special features: medical benefits
Watering instructions: drought tolerant. Allow the soil to completely dry between waterings
Fertilizing instructions : use a balanced and slow-release fertilizer in the early spring before new growth emerges
Best time to plant: spring or fall
Best type of soil: adapts to all kinds of soil
Companion plants: adam’s needle yucca, hibiscus, mondo grass
Toxicity level: toxic for humans and pets if ingested
Invasive species: no
