Dianella Species, Cerulean Flax Lily, Umbrella Dianella
Dianellaensifolia

Family: Asphodelaceae (as-foh-del-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Dianella (dy-an-NEL-uh)
Species: ensifolia (en-see-FOH-lee-uh)

Synonym:Cordyline ensifolia

Synonym:Dianella albiflora

Synonym:Dracaena ensifolia

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen

Foliage Color

Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds