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Dianella nigra

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Blue Flax Lily, New Zealand Blueberry, Tūrutu, Dianella nigra, Inkberry, Dianella intermedia, Ink Berry

Dianella nigra, commonly known as the NZ Blueberry or Tūrutu, is a NZ native that features lush foliage and glossy berries that vary in colour from blue, white, to deep purple. They are held amidst the strap-like, glossy green leaves. It grows to 40 cm tall and 50 cm wide, and is commonly included in a mixed planting or border, used in cottage gardens, or mass planted either on a bank or as a groundcover.

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The average plant height is 30 cm
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Suited to regions:All regions
Plant type:Flaxes
Height:40 cm
Spread:50 cm
Flowering time:Spring
Tolerances:Coastal, Hardy, Shade
Garden uses:Banks, Borders, Paths & Steps, Ponds
Garden styles:Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Cottage, Frontyard, Modern, Native
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
Also known asBlue Flax Lily, New Zealand Blueberry, Tūrutu, Dianella nigra, Inkberry, Dianella intermedia, Ink Berry

Dianella nigra Details

Dianella nigra, commonly known as the NZ Blueberry or Tūrutu, is a NZ native that features lush foliage and glossy berries that vary in colour from blue, white, to deep purple. They are held amidst the strap-like, glossy green leaves. This herbaceous perennial typically grows to 40 cm tall and 50 cm wide, performing best when planted in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained site. Dianella nigra is a hardy plant that will tolerate moderate frost, reasonable shade, short periods of dry, and most soils, except at the extremes of wet and dry. Dianella nigra is commonly included in a mixed planting or border, used in cottage gardens, or mass planted either on a bank or as a groundcover. NB: Please consider children and pets when considering this plant as the berries are poisonous.

What Are The Best Dianella Nigra Growing Conditions?

Dianella nigra is a hardy plant that will tolerate moderate frost, reasonable shade, short periods of dry, and most soils, except at the extremes of wet and dry. It will, however, grow the best when positioned in partial shade or full sun with a well-drained, fertile soil.

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