Dianella tasmanica variegata

Variegated Dianella

The variegated Dianella, Dianella tasmanica variegata, is grown for its lovely foliage and flowers. It produces upright, strap-like leaves which are variegated with stripes of dark green and cream. Short flower stems rise above the foliage through spring to bear small, blue flowers which result in blue berries. It typically grows to 50 cm tall and the same wide, performing best when grown in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained site. Variegated Dianella is tolerant of dry periods, moderate frost, cool climates, some wind, and coastal environments. It is commonly mass planted either as a groundcover or on a bank, included in borders or mixed plantings, planted around the base of large trees, grown around water features such as streams and ponds, or included in cottage gardens.