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dianella ensifolia

Dianella ensifolia, also known as the flax lily or umbrella dracaena, is a striking perennial plant prized for its slender, arching foliage and adaptability in New Zealand gardens. This versatile species can deliver both beauty and resilience to a range of landscape settings, making it a favourite among gardeners seeking low-maintenance yet visually engaging plants. Whether you’re looking to add textural contrast to your planting beds, create ground cover, or establish a low border, Dianella ensifolia is an excellent choice. Its blue-green leaves provide year-round interest, while delicate blue flowers and small, decorative berries offer seasonal appeal.

Dianella tasmanica (Tasman Flax Lily) plants with green foliage and blue flowers.

Dianella tasmanica

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Dianella tasmanica, commonly known as the Tasman Flax Lily, produces upright, strap-like leaves which are a rich, dark green and have a lush appearance. Flower stems rise above the foliage through spring to bear masses of delicate, blue flowers, which result in blue berries.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Flaxes
Height: 1.00 m
Spread: 1.00 m
Flowering time: Spring, Summer
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas
Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
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Dianella 'Kentlyn'

Dianella 'Kentlyn' is a hardy evergreen flax lily valued for its graceful arching blue green foliage that provides year round colour and texture. Delicate blue flowers appear during spring and early summer, followed by attractive blue berries that extend the seasonal display.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Flaxes
Height: 60 cm
Spread: 40 cm
Flowering time: Spring
Tolerances: Extended dry periods, Wet
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Ponds, Pool areas
Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern
Dianella nigra plant with masses of blue berries.
Dianella nigra (New Zealand Blueberry)

Dianella nigra, commonly known as the New Zealand Blueberry or Tūrutu, is a NZ native that features lush foliage and glossy berries that vary in...

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Dianella 'Emerald Arch'

Dianella 'Emerald Arch' is an attractive Flax Lily valued for its lush green foliage, graceful arching habit, and dependable garden performance. The...

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Dianella tasmanica 'Tasred' plants with lush green foliage in a border garden.
Dianella 'Tasred'

Dianella 'Tasred' is a hardy, evergreen flax lily characterised by its broad, green leaves, which often exhibit red or burgundy tones at the base...

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Dianella intermedia plant with blue berries.
Dianella intermedia

Dianella intermedia is a hardy evergreen flax lily valued for its upright blue green foliage, delicate blue flowers, and attractive purple blue...

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Dianella 'Goddess'

Dianella 'Goddess' is a striking evergreen flax lily grown for its elegant arching blue green foliage that provides year round colour and texture...

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Dianella 'Sea Spray' plant with lush green foliage and blue flowers.
Dianella 'Sea Spray'

Dianella 'Sea Spray' features narrow, dark green leaves with a hint of blue. The foliage is adorned with clusters of blue flowers through spring and...

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Dianella caerulea 'King Alfred' plants growing as a border at the base of a fence.
Dianella 'King Alfred'

Dianella 'King Alfred' features spikes carrying delicate, blue flowers in spring. These are held neatly above the dark green, strap-like leaves...

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Dianella 'Baby Bliss' plants.
Dianella 'Baby Bliss'

Dianella 'Baby Bliss' is a compact evergreen flax lily grown for its fine blue green foliage and naturally tidy growth habit. This hardy, low...

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Dianella 'Streetscape'

Dianella 'Streetscape' is a hardy Flax Lily selected for its tidy clumping habit, attractive strappy foliage, and reliable performance in demanding...

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Dianella tasmanica 'Little Devil' plant with blue berries.
Dianella 'Little Devil'

Dianella 'Little Devil' is a compact evergreen flax lily prized for its rich deep foliage and tidy clumping habit. This hardy variety provides year...

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Dianella Revelation plants growing in a garden.
Dianella 'Revelation'

Dianella 'Revelation' features flower stems that rise above the foliage through spring and summer to bear masses of delicate, blue flowers, which...

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A mass planting of Dianella caerulea 'Little Jess' plants with lush, green foliage.
Dianella 'Little Jess'

Dianella 'Little Jess' is a variety of NZ Flax Lily that bears spikes carrying delicate, blue flowers in spring above lush, mid-green leaves. Small...

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Dianella 'Blue Stream'

Dianella 'Blue Stream' is an attractive NZ Flax Lily grown for its broad, upright, powder blue foliage and tidy clumping habit. The distinctive...

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Dianella revoluta 'Blue Twist' plant.
Dianella 'Blue Twist'

Dianella 'Blue Twist' is an attractive flax lily valued for its arching blue grey foliage that forms a neat clump and provides year round colour...

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A Dianella 'Clarity Blue' plant in a pot for sale at The Plant Company nursery.
Dianella 'Clarity Blue'

Dianella 'Clarity Blue' features broad and erect, powder-blue coloured leaves. It typically grows to 60 cm in height and 40 cm in width in full sun...

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Dianella 'Silver Streak'

Dianella 'Silver Streak' is an attractive Flax Lily grown for its elegant variegated foliage and tidy clumping habit. The slender green leaves...

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Dianella caerulea 'Breeze' growing in a roadside garden.
Dianella 'Breeze'

Dianella 'Breeze' (Turutu) is a hardy and attractive perennial that brings lush, strappy green foliage and clusters of delicate blue flowers to New...

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Dianella 'Golden Chance' plants with lush, variegated foliage.
Dianella 'Golden Chance'

Dianella 'Golden Chance' produces spikes carrying delicate, white and blue flowers through spring and are followed by small, blue berries in summer...

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Dianella 'Wyeena' plants growing in a garden bordering a car park.
Dianella 'Wyeena'

Dianella 'Wyeena' is renowned for its variegated foliage which are dark green with a cream-coloured margin. This NZ Flax Lily grows as a tidy clump...

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Dianella 'Weeping Kate'

Dianella 'Weeping Kate' is an attractive Flax Lily prized for its graceful arching foliage, dense clumping habit, and easy care nature. The slender...

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Dianella 'Margaret Pringle' plant in a pot.
Dianella 'Margaret Pringle'

Dianella 'Margaret Pringle' bears spikes carrying delicate, blue flowers in spring, which are followed by small, blue berries in summer. These are...

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Dianella revoluta 'Little Rev' plants in a garden.
Dianella 'Little Rev'

Dianella 'Little Rev' (Blue Flax Lily) is a compact and hardy ornamental grass like plant valued for its attractive blue green foliage and tidy...

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Dianella 'Cherry Red'

Dianella 'Cherry Red' is an attractive Flax Lily valued for its colourful foliage, tidy clumping habit, and easy care nature. Its slender leaves...

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Dianella caerulea 'Cassa Blue' plants with blue-green foliage.
Dianella 'Cassa Blue'

Dianella 'Cassa Blue' bears spikes carrying delicate, light blue flowers, which are followed by small, blue berries in summer. These are held neatly...

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Dianella 'Stampede'

Dianella 'Stampede' is an attractive Flax Lily valued for its strong strappy foliage, dense clumping habit, and reliable garden performance. Its...

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Dianella 'Blaze' plants featuring stunning bronze-green foliage in a garden.
Dianella 'Blaze'

Dianella 'Blaze' is a striking flax lily grown for its colourful, strap like foliage that develops rich shades of green, bronze, and fiery red...

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Dianella 'Petite Marie'

Dianella 'Petite Marie' is a compact evergreen flax lily valued for its neat clumping habit and attractive blue green strap like foliage that...

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Dianella latissima plant growing beside water.
Dianella latissima

Dianella latissima is a NZ native grass that bears spikes carrying delicate, white flowers in spring which are followed by small blue berries in...

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Dianella caerulea plants with blue flowers.
Dianella caerulea (Paroo Lily)

Dianella caerulea, commonly known as the NZ Flax Lily or Paroo Lily, is an herbaceous perennial that bears spikes carrying delicate blue and yellow...

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Dianella tasmanica 'Variegata'

Dianella tasmanica 'Variegata', commonly known as Variegated Flax Lily, is a hardy evergreen perennial prized for its elegant green leaves with...

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Benefits and Uses of Dianella ensifolia

Dianella ensifolia is celebrated for its hardiness and drought tolerance, thriving even in challenging planting situations. It’s ideal for mass planting on slopes or banks where erosion control is needed, and also performs well in coastal gardens, urban landscapes, and containers. The tidy, clumping habit of this flax lily makes it suitable for lining pathways or driveways, where it brings structure without demanding constant care. Unlike more traditional flax varieties, Dianella ensifolia’s moderate size means it fits beautifully into both compact city gardens and expansive rural settings.

Growing Requirements and Care

Plant Dianella ensifolia in well-drained soil where it can receive partial to full sun. It tolerates light shade, but for best foliage colour and flowering, choose a brighter location. Water newly planted Dianella regularly until established; after that, it will handle dry conditions with ease. Feed in spring with a balanced, slow-release fertiliser to promote lush growth. Minimal pruning is needed, though spent flower stems and old leaves can be tidied occasionally to keep plants looking their best. With its minimal disease and pest issues, Dianella ensifolia truly thrives with little fuss.

Companion Planting and Related Varieties

For gardeners interested in designing with a range of textures and hues, consider combining Dianella ensifolia with species such as Dianella intermedia for contrast in leaf shape and colour. For even more variety, explore popular cultivated forms like Dianella Blutopia, known for its compact nature, Dianella Streetscape with robust, architectural foliage, Dianella Emerald Fountain for cascading green leaves, or Dianella Emerald Arch, which creates soft arching clumps perfect for borders. Each of these complements Dianella ensifolia and can be mixed for year-round interest.

Why Choose Dianella ensifolia for Your Garden?

Choosing Dianella ensifolia means investing in an easy-care plant that delivers visual impact and versatility. Its ability to fit seamlessly into both modern and traditional landscapes, resistance to dry conditions, and resilience in a range of climates make it a reliable performer across New Zealand. Whether you’re updating an existing garden or starting from scratch, Dianella ensifolia offers reliable performance and attractive foliage, with the added benefit of low maintenance. Add this well-loved plant to your garden for lasting structure, subtle blooms, and effortless style.


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