Sooth Flax Lily (Dianella longifolia) seeds

BLUE FLAX LILY (Dianella spp.)

Quick Facts

• Common Name: Blue Flax Lily
• Botanical Name: Dianella spp.
• Height: Up to 80 cm
• Width: Up to 50 cm
• Soil: Well-drained, tolerates clay, loam, and sand
• Light: Full sun to part shade
• Tolerance: Drought, frost, lime, fire
• Flowering Time: Spring to early summer
• Attracts: Native birds and insects

Why Grow Blue Flax Lily?

• Low Maintenance: Hardy and drought-tolerant, perfect for eco-friendly gardens.
• Versatile: Suitable for ornamental landscaping, borders, and native garden designs.
• Wildlife Friendly: Provides habitat and food for birds and pollinators.
• Year-Round Beauty: Attractive, grass-like clumping foliage enhances garden aesthetics.

Bush Tucker Note

• Edible Berries: Dark blue to purple berries are sweet, juicy (slightly gritty), and make a great addition to fruit salads. Harvest only ripe berries to ensure optimal flavor and sweetness.

Cultural Significance

• Traditional Use:
  • Weaving: Indigenous Australians used leaves to make plaited baskets.
  • Medicine: Roots were boiled and consumed as a medicinal drink.

How to Grow

Sowing Instructions:

1. Pre-Treatment:
   • Smoke Treatment: Smoke exposure can improve germination.
   • Scarification: Lightly rub seeds with sandpaper.
   • Soaking: Soak seeds in water for 24 hours.
2. Temperature:
   • Avoid germination temperatures above 18–20°C, which may inhibit success.

Germination:

• Timing: Occurs within 2–16 weeks under optimal conditions.
• Rate: Low germination rate but improved with pre-treatment techniques.

Care Tips:

• Watering: Minimal watering required once established.
• Soil: Prefers well-drained soils; avoid waterlogged areas.
• Maintenance: Easy to maintain, occasional pruning of dead leaves improves appearance.

Uses in Your Garden

• Borders: Creates a tidy, low-maintenance border.
• Wildlife Gardens: Attracts birds and insects with its flowers and berries.
• Edible Landscapes: Adds edible components to a native garden.
• Erosion Control: Clumping habit helps stabilize soil.

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Add the Blue Flax Lily to your garden for its resilience, versatility, and unique edible berries. A true asset to any Australian native garden!