Dianella Cassa Blue

2-3 Litre Pot

• Position: Full sun, partial shade
• Soil: Well drained
• Growth Rate: Average
• Flowering period: Early to mid Summer
• Hardiness: H3
• Eventual Height: 0.5m
• Eventual Spread: 0.5m

Dianella Cassa Blue, also known as the ‘Flax Lily’, is a beautiful and small, evergreen, clump forming, compact perennial. The plant has long, narrow leaves that are a striking blue-grey colour, and in early to mid Summer, it produces small, delicate flowers in shades of blue and purple.

Dianella Cassa blue has a long history of being used by Indigenous Australians for medicinal and spiritual purposes. The leaves of the plant were used to make baskets and other woven items, and the root was used to treat a variety of ailments, including headaches and stomach problems.

One of the biggest benefits of growing this Dianella is its ability to attract native wildlife to the garden. The small flowers are a favourite food source for bees and other pollinators, while the leaves provide cover and nesting sites for small birds.

How to care for your Dianella Cassa Blue

• Light: The plant prefers full sun to partial shade, but it can tolerate a wide range of light conditions.
• Water: The plant is drought-tolerant and can go long periods without water, but it will benefit from occasional deep watering during prolonged dry spells.
• Soil: The plant prefers well-drained soil, but it can grow in a variety of soil types. It can tolerate both acidic and alkaline soils.
• Fertiliser: The plant does not require regular fertilisation, but it will benefit from occasional applications of a balanced fertiliser during the growing season.
• Pruning: The plant does not require regular pruning, but it can be trimmed back lightly to control its size and shape.
• Hardiness: The plant is hardy down to -5˚C so will need protection in colder temperatures.

By following these simple tips, you will be able to enjoy this stunning plant for many years to come.