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Black-anther Flax-lily

Dianella admixta
Black-anther Flax-lily
Image by: Kevin Sparrow

A clump forming plant with strappy dark green leaves and pendulous blue starry flowers with contrasting  anthers displayed above the foliage. The flowers are followed by oblong shiny blue berries which are edible when ripe. 

Form
Wildflower
Height
0.5-1m
Flowering Time
  • Summer
  • Autumn
  • Spring
Plant Origin
Local Native
Maintenance
  • Low
Light
  • Sun
  • Part Shade
  • Shade
Water Requirement
Low
Tolerates
  • Heavy and Clay soil
  • Sandy Soil
  • Lime / Alkaline Soil
  • Acidic Soils
  • Dry conditions
  • Some Coastal Exposure
  • Full Coastal Exposure
Biodiversity Benefits
  • Birds
  • Lizard Habitat
Natural Occurence
Vic/NSW/ACT/Qld/SA/WA/Tas
Bush Tucker Plant
Yes