Little Jess flax-lily (Dianella caerulea 'Little Jess')

When it flowers

January, flowering
February, not flowering
March, not flowering
April, not flowering
May, not flowering
June, not flowering
July, not flowering
August, not flowering
September, flowering
October, flowering
November, flowering
December, flowering

Dwarf flax-lily with upright dark green leaves and small blue flowers.

A small, tidy selection of blue flax-lily that keeps its upright shape without trimming. Blue flowers on short stems appear in spring and summer. Popular for edging, pots and narrow beds.

In the garden

Street or verge
Pots and containers
Mass planting

Leaves: Upright, narrow, dark green leaves.
Attracts: Shelter for small wildlife
Flowers: Small blue flowers with yellow anthers on short stems.

Growing conditions

Climate: Subtropical and temperate
Light: Full sun to full shade
Soil: Sandy, loam and clay
Drainage: Needs good drainage
Frost: Moderate frost
Water: Some dry spells
Coast: Sheltered coastal gardens

Planting and care

Grown from: Division

Planting

Sun to shade. Space 30 to 40 cm apart for edging.

Pruning

Pull out old or dead leaves by hand. Don't cut the whole clump to the ground.

Care

Water in dry spells through the first summer; very tough after that. No feeding needed.

Where it comes from

Family: Asphodelaceae
Order: Asparagales
Native to: Garden origin

Widely available.

We don't have stockists listed for this plant yet. Local native nurseries are often the best place to ask.

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Little Jess flax-lily Dianella caerulea 'Little Jess'