Dianella (flax lilies) provide strappy foliage and blue or purple flowers. They are drought‑tolerant and versatile.
Which Dianella is for you?
Dianella caerulea ‘DCNC3’ PBR Trade Name Baby Breeze™
Dwarf form of Breeze® flax lily; mat-forming and weed-suppressing with blue flowers
- Australian Plants Online: Tubestock; $8.65. https://www.australianplantsonline.com.au/dianella-baby-breeze.html
- The Plant Cellar: Pot; From $12.90. https://theplantcellar.com.au/product/dianella-baby-breeze/
Dianella caerulea DCNCO Trade Name Breeze®
Mid-sized Dianella with broad green leaves and masses of blue flowers; extremely tough and low-maintenance
- The Plant Cellar: Pot; $12.90. https://theplantcellar.com.au/product/dianella-breeze/
Dianella caerulea DBB03 Trade Name Cassa Blue®
Native blue flax lily with broad steel-blue leaves and tall slender stems
- Australian Plants Online: Tubestock; $8.65. https://www.australianplantsonline.com.au/dianella-cassa-blue.html
- The Plant Cellar: Pot; From $5.90. https://theplantcellar.com.au/product/dianella-cassa-blue/
Dianella hybrid ‘DP401’ PBR Trade Name Clarity Blue™
Silvery-blue native flax lily; broad steel-blue leaves and elegant form
- Australian Plants Online: Tubestock; $8.65. https://www.australianplantsonline.com.au/dianella-clarity-blue.html
- The Plant Hub: 50 mm tube; $8.50. https://theplanthub.com.au/products/clarity-blue-dianella
Dianella caerulea DCMP01 Trade Name Little Jess™
Very compact flax lily with masses of purple spring flowers
- Australian Plants Online: Tubestock; $7.75. https://www.australianplantsonline.com.au/dianella-little-jess.html
- The Plant Hub: 50 mm tube; $7.95. https://theplanthub.com.au/products/little-jess
- The Plant Cellar: Pot; From $11.20. https://theplantcellar.com.au/product/dianella-little-jess/
Dianella revoluta DR5000 Trade Name Little Rev™
Dwarf Dianella with fine foliage and blue flowers; forms neat clumps; very hardy
- The Plant Cellar: Pot; $12.90. https://theplantcellar.com.au/product/dianella-little-rev/
- Australian Plants Online: Tubestock; $8.65. https://www.australianplantsonline.com.au/dianella-summer-rev.html
Dianella revoluta DRG04 Trade Name Revelation®
Mid-sized Dianella revoluta cultivar with blue flowers and robust growth; perfect for mass plantings
- The Plant Cellar: Pot; From $12.90. https://theplantcellar.com.au/product/dianella-revelation/
Dianella tasmanica TR20 Trade Name Tasred®
Cold-hardy Dianella tasmanica with reddish leaf bases and blue berries; tough ornamental grass
- The Plant Cellar: Pot; From $5.90. https://theplantcellar.com.au/product/dianella-tasred/
Dianella tasmanica ‘TAS300’ PBR Trade Name Wyeena®
Variegated Tasman flax lily with striking cream and green striped leaves; hardy and drought tolerant
- The Plant Cellar: Pot; From $10.90. https://theplantcellar.com.au/product/dianella-wyeena/
Design ideas
- Borders and edging: Use compact forms along paths for a neat, low edge.
- Mass planting: Plant larger cultivars in drifts to cover slopes or create low‑maintenance groundcovers.
- Containers: Dianella tend to perform well in pots, adding colour to patios and balconies.
- Companion planting: Plant species that would naturally be found in the same habitat types together, such as coastal plants or ranforest edge/sclerophyllous forest.
Care considerations
Plant in full sun to part shade in well‑drained soil, with some varieties (especially D. tasmanica varieties) tolerating moderately heavy shade like brightly lit indoor positions. Water during establishment; once established, Dianella tolerates drought. Remove spent flower stalks and tidy foliage as needed. Hard cut about 100mm above the ground every few years to refresh foliage.