Botanical Name: Dianella revoluta
Common Name: Black-anther
Type: Lily 30 – 80cm x 2 – 3m
Features:
- Long-lived, rhizomatous lily that can form large spreading colonies
- Strappy leaves
- Blue to violet flowers; Oct-Jan, followed by a deep bluish succulent berry
- Best mass planted
- Drought and frost resistant
- Birds (including parrots) are attracted to the berries
- Grows well under established trees
- Fire retardant
Requirements:
- Full sun, semi-shade
- Well-drained sandy soil
Aboriginal Use:
- Roots were cooked
- Strappy leaves used in twine and basket-making
- Berries provided dye

