Home / Guides / Plant Files / Asphodelaceae

Dianella Species

Dianellasandwicensis

Upload Image Print Article
Dianella sandwicensis by Metrosideros
Upload Image Print Article
Family
Asphodelaceae (as-foh-del-AY-see-ee)
Info
Genus
Dianella (dy-an-NEL-uh)
Info
Species
sandwicensis (sand-wich-EN-sis)
Info
Synonym
Dianella lavarum
Dianella multipedicellata
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Textured
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
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)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Light Blue
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Other Details
Category
Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

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)
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Seed Collecting
Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Hawaiian Ocean View, Hawaii

Kurtistown, Hawaii

Ocean View, Hawaii

View this plant in a garden
2 members have or want this plant for trade

Featured Videos

Gardener's Notes:

Post Comment
0
positive
0
neutral
0
negative
Sort By:
Post Comment
Sort By:
Popular Plants
SEE ALL
Iris
Peppers
Hydrangeas
Hostas
Contribute to Dave’s Garden
Add a New Plant to the List
Featured
BUG FILES
American Painted Lady
(Vanessa virginiensis)
BIRD FILES
Blue Tit
(Cyanistes caeruleus)
Quick Links
View All Families
View All Genera
View All Species
Freeze/Frost Dates
PlantFiles FAQ
Plants with no Photos
Contribute to Dave’s Garden
Add a New Plant to the List
Featured
BUG FILES
American Painted Lady
(Vanessa virginiensis)
BIRD FILES
Blue Tit
(Cyanistes caeruleus)