Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Asphodelaceae

Genus:

Dianella

Species:

Dianella caerulea

USDA Symbol:

DICA11

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

75 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jan,sep,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

blue, violet

Ground Cover:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts vigorously from rhizomes after fire. Common in fire-prone Australian sclerophyll communities.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy to loamy, well-drained soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

Prefers open forest and woodland areas

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

21–60 days

Notes:

Fresh seed germinates more readily. Remove fleshy berry coating before sowing for best results.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI