Dianella brevicaulis

Coast flax lily

Tufting plant with strappy foliage with low pale blue flowers set in the base of the plant, followed by cobalt blue berries in Summer. Best planted n clumps and useful planted under Eucalyptus trees where little else will grow.

  • Cultural knowledge: Food: berries when ripe, seeds chewed, use for dye. Leaves: basket making, plaiting into cords
  • Ecological role: Bird attracting: berries
  • Height: 30cm
  • Width: 60cm
  • Sun: Full sun, semi shade
  • Soil type: Any, well drained
  • Flowering time: Summer