Genus species; Dianella caerulea
Meaning of name; Virgin godess - dark sky blue
Family; Lilaceae
Common name; Paroo Lily
Shade; None to Filtered
Features; Clumping plant of erect strap like leaves to about 1 metre. Blue star shaped flowers produced on long stems in spring followed by attractive purple berries.
Aspect; Frost Tolerant; Best in Sun; Well Drained Soil;
Habitat; Forests, Heaths,
Soil; Sandy Soil;
Landscape uses; Rockery plant; Container Plant;
Leaves;
Flowering; Blue with yellow anthers; October to Febuary
Fruit; Blue Purple Berry;
Seed type;
Dispersal vector; Vertebrate adapted fleshy fruit or aril.
Problems;
Ecological values;
Propagation; Fresh ripe seed or division.