A flax lily prized for the red-burgundy tones in its strappy foliage during cooler months, with blue flowers and purple berries. Hardy and colourful in mass plantings.
At a glance
- Plant type: Ornamental grass
- Mature size: 60 cm H × 50 cm W
- Aspect: full sun and part shade or morning sun
- Water: happy on low water
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Australian native
About Tas Red Flax Lily
Dianella tasmanica 'Tas Red' is an ornamental grass in the Asphodelaceae family, native to Tasmania. It reaches around 60 cm tall and 50 cm wide at maturity, with evergreen foliage. Purple flowers appear in spring and summer.
Where to grow Tas Red Flax Lily
Tas Red Flax Lily suits cool-temperate and warm-temperate climates and grows best in full sun and part shade or morning sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters. It also is a genuinely water-wise choice and is usually left alone by rabbits.
Soil & planting
Tas Red Flax Lily does best in free-draining, clay and sandy soil. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Tas Red Flax Lily performs well with relatively little water once established. As an Australian native, feed it only with a low-phosphorus native fertiliser. Keep a newly planted specimen evenly watered through its first season; established plants can then follow the water needs above.
Pruning & care
Prune Tas Red Flax Lily after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Its ongoing care level is low maintenance.
Using Tas Red Flax Lily in the garden
Tas Red Flax Lily earns its place for holding soil on banks and slopes, pots and courtyard containers and a feature or specimen planting. It is equally at home in the ground or a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.
Companion planting & design
Build the planting around neighbours suited to the same happy on low water and cool-temperate climate as Tas Red Flax Lily. Repeating the foliage or flower colour nearby will make the composition feel deliberate. It combines naturally with other Australian natives in a habitat or water-wise garden.
Buying Tas Red Flax Lily
Plant Sale lists Tas Red Flax Lily as tube stock and potted plants. Use the interest form above to check current sizes, pricing and availability before ordering.
