Botanical Name: Dianella caerulea sp.aff. caerulea (West Gippsland)

Common Name: Paroo Lily

Type: Lily ~ 30 cm tall

Features:

  • Rhizomatous lily forming small clumps or colonies
  • Strappy leaves
  • Blue to violet flowers with distinctive lilac to purple anthers; Sep-Jan
  • China blue succulent berry
  • Birds are attracted to the berries
  • Grows well under established trees

Requirements:

  • Full sun, semi-shade
  • Well-drained moist soil
Dianella sp. aff. caerulea (West Gippsland)
Dianella sp. aff. caerulea (West Gippsland)