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dianella grass

Dianella grass is a versatile and hardy landscaping plant that’s become a favourite among New Zealand gardeners and landscapers. Valued for its strappy foliage, architectural form, and low maintenance habits, Dianella is ideal for mass plantings, borders, or feature specimens. With shining green, blue, or even red-tinged leaves and striking blue or purple berries in summer, dianella grass is as functional as it is beautiful. It thrives in a range of soil conditions, tolerates drought once established, and provides textural interest year-round. Whether you’re crafting a native planting scheme or seeking a colourful foliage plant that copes well with New Zealand’s climate, Dianella grass is an excellent choice.

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 result in blue berries. This NZ Flax Lily features narrow, grass-like foliage that is dark green and held densely, growing to 60 cm tall and the same width.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Flaxes
Height: 60 cm
Spread: 60 cm
Flowering time: Spring, Summer
Tolerances: Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Ponds, Pool areas
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, 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 tasmanica (Tasman Flax Lily) plants with green foliage and blue flowers.
Dianella tasmanica

Dianella tasmanica, commonly known as the Tasman Flax Lily, produces upright, strap-like leaves which are a rich, dark green and have a lush...

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Lomandra 'Echidna' grass growing as a mass planting beside a path.
Lomandra Echidna

The Lomandra Echidna grass is a tough and reliable plant with outstanding aesthetics. It features lush, mid-green foliage held upright with a gentle...

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Lomandra 'Misty Green' plants with cascading green foliage growing a bank.
Lomandra Misty Green

Lomandra Misty Green is an ornamental grass with delicate, dark green foliage and a tidy, rounded form. Growing to about 40 cm in height and width...

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Poa cita grass plants on a plateau overlooing the sea.
Poa cita

Poa cita, commonly known as Silver Tussock, is a clump-forming NZ native grass with delicate, green foliage that wafts gracefully in the breeze. It...

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Lomandra Green Allure plant with lush, green foliage.
Lomandra Green Allure

Lomandra Green Allure is widely used in landscaping projects across NZ. It is commonly mass planted as a ground cover or on a bank, included in...

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Ophiopogon japonicus nana (dwarf Mondo grass) growing between paving stones.
Ophiopogon japonicus Nana

Ophiopogon japonicus 'Nana' is a dwarf or mini Mondo Grass grown for its delicate, dark green foliage. Flower spikes are borne in summer and bear...

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Ophiopogon japonicus Silver Mist grass in a garden.
Ophiopogon 'Silver Mist' (Silver Mondo Grass)

Ophiopogon 'Silver Mist' is a dwarf silver Mondo Grass, and features fine, grass-like foliage that is variegated dark green and white. It typically...

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Lomandra Tankia with lush green foliage bordering a path.
Lomandra 'Tanika'

Lomandra Tanika is a hardy, Australian Native grass that is commonly known as Mat Rush. This grass features fine, deep-green foliage and a graceful...

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Carex flagellifera Green plant with lush and colourful foliage.
Carex flagellifera Green

Carex flagellifera Green is a NZ native, ornamental grass grown for its attractive foliage. It produces slender and lush, green leaves as it grows to...

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A large Calamagrostis 'Overdam' grass with elegant, variegated foliage.
Calamagrostis 'Overdam'

Calamagrostis ‘Overdam’ is a striking variegated ornamental grass that delivers elegant upright form and delicate texture to garden borders and...

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Carex flagellifera Red plants.
Carex flagellifera Red

Carex flagellifera Red is a NZ native, ornamental grass grown for its colourful and attractive foliage. It produces slender and lush, copper-red...

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Lomandra Lime Tuff in a garden showing elegant foliage.
Lomandra Lime Tuff

Lomandra 'Lime Tuff' is a hardy evergreen ornamental grass valued for its vibrant lime green foliage and compact tidy growth habit. This versatile...

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Libertia paniculata plant with white flowers.
Libertia paniculata (Grass Flag)

Libertia paniculata is an elegant evergreen perennial admired for its fine, upright foliage and delicate white flowers that appear in airy clusters...

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Isolepis cernua (Scirpus cernua)

Isolepis cernua (Fiber Optic Grass) is a distinctive ornamental grass prized for its fine green stems tipped with tiny white flowers that resemble...

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Lomandra longifolia plant beside a path with lush, green foliage.
Lomandra longifolia (Basket Grass)

Lomandra longifolia (Basket Grass) is a resilient, evergreen ornamental grass native to Australia. Growing to approximately 60 cm in height and 65 cm...

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Dactylis glomerata plant with a cat.
Dactylis glomerata (Cat Grass)

Dactylis glomerata, commonly known as Cat Grass or Catnip Grass, is a popular grass that is loved by cats. It features flowing, green foliage held as...

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An elegant Miscanthus sinensis grass with cream-coloured flower plumes and lush green foliage.
Miscanthus sinensis

Miscanthus sinensis is an ornamental grass that grows as a clump of narrow, arching, green leaves. The colouring gives a light silver-green effect to...

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Carex 'Feather Falls' plants with variegated foliage in a garden.
Carex 'Feather Falls'

Carex 'Feather Falls' is a popular ornamental grass characterised by its cream and green variegated leaves. It typically grows to 30 cm tall and the...

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Sisyrinchium californicum plants with yellow flowers and fine, green foliage.
Sisyrinchium californicum

Sisyrinchium californicum, commonly known as the Golden Eyed Grass, is an herbaceous perennial grown for both its foliage and flowers. It bears...

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Calamagrostis 'Karl Foerster' grasses as a mass planting and featuring elegant, cream-coloured flower heads as plumes.
Calamagrostis 'Karl Foerster'

Calamagrostis 'Karl Foerster' is a popular ornamental grass known for its upright, clump-forming habit and tall, feathery flower plumes. It grows to...

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Orange foliage on Carex testacea.
Carex testacea

Carex testacea, commonly known as Orange Sedge, is a striking New Zealand native grass admired for its fine, arching foliage that turns a brilliant...

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A large planting of Stipa gigantea (Golden Oat Grass) as a feature garden.
Stipa gigantea

Stipa gigantea (Golden Oat Grass) is a spectacular ornamental grass prized for its graceful evergreen foliage and tall airy stems topped with...

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A stunning Amenity Ryegrass lawn.
Amenity Ryegrass Seed (Lawn Seed)

Rye Grass Seed lawns are quick to establish and features dark green leaves year-round. Our Amenity Rye Grass is a popular turf variety that is...

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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 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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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 '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 '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 'Blutopia' large plant in a garden.
Dianella 'Blutopia'

Dianella 'Blutopia' is a striking flax lily prized for its vivid blue grey strap like foliage that provides outstanding year round colour and...

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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 'Revelation'

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Benefits of Dianella Grass in New Zealand Gardens

Dianella grass is highly adaptable and suitable for residential gardens, public spaces, commercial landscaping, and revegetation projects. Its robust root system helps control soil erosion, making it a popular option on slopes, banks, and around water features. The tidy, clumping growth suppresses weeds, reduces maintenance, and the plant can tolerate both full sun and partial shade. In addition to its practical uses, dianella grass produces delicate blue flowers followed by ornamental berries that attract native birds and insects, adding ecological value to your landscape.

Popular Dianella Grass Varieties

There are several standout varieties of dianella grass available in New Zealand, each offering unique benefits for different garden designs:

How to Plant and Care for Dianella Grass

Dianella grass is easy to establish and thrives in a wide range of soil types, including clay, sandy, and loamy soils. For best results, plant in a well-drained spot and mulch to retain moisture and reduce weeds. Water regularly while young; once established, dianella is drought tolerant and only needs occasional deep watering during extended dry spells. Trim back old foliage annually to refresh plants and encourage vigorous new growth. Dianella grass rarely requires fertiliser but benefits from an annual dose of slow-release, balanced fertiliser in spring if the soil is particularly poor.

Use Dianella Grass for Modern, Resilient Landscapes

Whether you’re planning a contemporary low-maintenance border, controlling erosion on a tricky site, or adding colour and structure to a native planting, dianella grass is a standout choice. Explore our extensive selection, including Dianella latissima, Dianella Cherry Red, Dianella revoluta, Dianella 'Revelation', and Dianella intermedia to find the right variety for your garden. Add timeless resilience and beauty to your landscape with dianella grass.


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