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dianella longifolia

Dianella longifolia, commonly known as the Pale Flax Lily, is a superb choice for New Zealand gardens seeking low-maintenance structure, graceful movement, and long-lasting appeal. Whether you’re an avid gardener designing a native planting scheme or a landscaping professional after robust mass-planting options, Dianella longifolia stands out for its slender, strappy foliage and delicate flowering stems. This Australian native adapts beautifully to New Zealand conditions, thriving in coastal gardens, urban landscapes, and revegetation projects alike.

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
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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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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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 '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 '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 '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 '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 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 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 '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 '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 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 '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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Lomandra Empress is a robust, evergreen ornamental grass featuring fine, green foliage with a gentle arching habit. Forming tidy clumps approximately...

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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 '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 '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 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 '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 '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 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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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 '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 'Lucia'

Dianella 'Lucia' is an attractive Flax Lily prized for its neat clumping habit, slender foliage, and excellent versatility in New Zealand gardens...

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Dianella 'Petite Marie'

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Key Characteristics of Dianella longifolia

Dianella longifolia is prized for its upright habit, featuring narrow green leaves that bring architectural interest and soft texture to any planting palette. At maturity, it typically reaches 60–100 cm in height, making it ideal for borders, mass plantings, or lining driveways and pathways. Throughout spring and summer, Dianella longifolia produces dainty panicles of pale blue to white flowers, which are soon followed by attractive, shiny blue berries. These berries add seasonal colour and can provide food for native birds.

Growing and Care Tips

This resilient flax lily is well suited to New Zealand’s diverse regions, showing strong tolerance for wind, coastal exposure, and both sun and partial shade. Dianella longifolia prefers free-draining soils and can handle periods of dryness once established, making it a reliable performer even in more challenging sites. Minimal maintenance is required—simply trim back old foliage annually to maintain a tidy appearance and encourage fresh growth. If you’re considering waterwise planting or wish to complement other hardy native grasses, Dianella longifolia should be at the top of your list.

Design Uses for Dianella longifolia

Versatility is another reason Dianella longifolia is popular among New Zealand gardeners and landscape architects. Use it to create lush underplantings beneath taller shrubs and trees, mass it for a modern edge, or pair it with contrasting textures like Lomandra for dynamic garden displays. Its strong form and subtle flowering make it equally at home in cottage gardens, commercial landscapes, and eco-sourced rehabilitation projects.

If you’re interested in experimenting with related varieties, we recommend exploring Dianella Blutopia, which offers vivid blue foliage highlights, or the compact Dianella Little Devil for smaller spaces. For wider leaf structure, Dianella intermedia provides a lush display, while the robust Dianella Streetscape is ideal for high-traffic urban plantings.

Complementary Plant Choices

Dianella longifolia integrates seamlessly with other native grasses and strappy plants. For a layered effect, pair it with Lomandra Dalliance, an ornamental grass known for its soft, fountain-like form and year-round green. This combination delivers long-term structure, movement, and habitat value, creating gardens that are both beautiful and ecologically supportive.

Incorporate Dianella longifolia into your planting palette for effortless style, resilience, and an authentic New Zealand landscape feel. For more information, expert planting advice, and quality plants, explore our curated range of Dianella and Lomandra species.


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