Coast Flax-lily

Dianella brevicaulis, Asphodelaceae

Zones

9–11

Layer

Herbaceous

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

Ground CoverPollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)Full Sun (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Swamp Honey-myrtleMelaleuca squamea

Beneficial Insect HabitatPollinator Sharing

Dwarf MacadamiaMacadamia hildebrandii

Shade ProvisionPollinator Sharing

White MyrtleAustromyrtus inophloia

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Flame TreeBrachychiton acerifolius

Shade ProvisionNurse Plant

Antagonistic Plants

Ridge-fruited MalleeEucalyptus incrassata

Eucalyptus produces potent allelopathic compounds that strongly suppress understorey plant growth including lilies

Uses

Functions

Erosion ControlWildlife HabitatOrnamental

Edible Parts

Berries

Medicinal Uses

DigestiveAnti-Inflammatory

Common Questions

What zones does Coast Flax-lily grow in?

Coast Flax-lily grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Coast Flax-lily?

Good companions for Coast Flax-lily include Swamp Honey-myrtle, Dwarf Macadamia, White Myrtle, Flame Tree.

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