Dianella, Tasman Flax Lily, Tasmanian Flax Lily 'Variegata'

On Sep 21, 2015, kdlady from Smyrna, GA wrote:

I am in Zone 7b and I was surprised when this plant came back in the Spring. I had given it no additional protection assuming it would not make it through the freezes in No. Georgia. Since it came up very late, and was very slow to recover for the season, I now have a nice sized plant in a container that I will bring inside when it gets below freezing and put it back outside when the weather warms.

On Jun 16, 2013, vossner from Richmond, TX (Zone 9a) wrote:

Very striking foliage on this plant. Easily available in the Houston area and I see it planted in many places, to the point it might become overused, like photinias or Knockout roses. I think the details should be modified to say it is hardy to zone 9a. Low water, high water, low sun, high sun, it seems to take it all in stride.

The flower is completely insignificant. I have posted a picture of the flower zoomed to the nth degree--and it is pretty. But in reality, the flower is so irrelevant on this plant that it looks like debris when you walk by it. I systematically cut the stalks off b/c they take away from the overall beauty of the plant.

On Feb 8, 2012, TRUNK from North Andrews Gardens, FL wrote:

North Andrews Gardens Neighborhood - Oakland Park Florida. I love using this plant.It has become my new favorite plant to use. It feels light and gives the illusion that a small garden is larger. I am currently designing a pond and using this Variegated Flax as a 3 foot buffer so far. Thsi is a work in progress... with pygmy date palms

On Apr 4, 2011, spaceman_spiff from Saint Petersburg, FL (Zone 9b) wrote:

Just planted four "clumps" of this plant, after having been given them by a neighbor down the street. I must say I'm surprised to see the several comments stating that it should be in partial shade and not full sun; the neighbor who gave them to me (lives only 4 or 5 houses down) said it thrives in full sun (and when we say "full sun" in Florida when mean FULL SUN). So ... I planted all four of the clumps in spots that are mostly in sun all day long. I guess I'll find out how much the plant likes it as the eternal torturous summer approaches....

On Oct 24, 2009, donnacreation from Sumter, SC (Zone 8a) wrote:

This plant is marketed here in central SC, and the tags say cold hardy to zone 8a. My flax lilies turned to mush during this past winter, but they are still green and firm at their base. I'm hoping they'll return quickly this spring - if not, they aren't a good choice for my neck of the woods.
Update July 2010 - After a very cold winter my flax lilies have returned and are about 1' in length . Variegated japanese iris has a similar look and is better suited for my area.

On Feb 15, 2008, LeslieT from Bellaire, TX wrote:

I've grown this lovely plant for several years in the Houston area under appropriate cultural conditions. I am plagued with heavy scale infestation which is much worse in shadier conditions. As an organic gardener, I am unwilling to use systemic insecticides and so far, horticultural oil has not helped. I am considering removing nearly all of these large, lovely plants because they've become so unsightly. This is extremely disappointing.

On Jul 25, 2006, figgybonsai from Lakeland, FL wrote:

I work at a large nursery here in town and I must say that as hard as we have tried we cant keep it in stock, even in this sweltering summer heat it is thriving.

On Apr 14, 2006, sterhill from Atlanta, GA (Zone 7b) wrote:

I've not had much success with this plant - well, not yet. I moved three of them into more shade, cut back the leaves into fans, replanted in forest loam and I now have one new blade. I moved them as they seemed to be getting too much sun and the leaves were browning. Full sun does not necessarily mean full sun in Atlanta.

We'll see...

On Aug 9, 2004, henryr10 from Cincinnati, OH (Zone 6b) wrote:

Ours is potted and gets only about an hour or two of full late afternoon sun. It is thriving.
Watering is no chore as it seems to love dry conditions.

A quite beautiful plant for partial shade.
It really lights up a dark area.

The strangest thing happens in dappled light though.
On a windy day or one w/ fast moving clouds it seems to disappear in the glare of the sun, only to reappear as the shade hits it.

I thought at first it was my vision going.
I've since had several people look at it and they see the same thing w/o prompting.
Quite odd!

On Nov 19, 2003, Ultraviolet from Fort Lauderdale, FL (Zone 10b) wrote:

I use this plant frequently in landscape designs in South Florida. Occasionally it gets covered in scale more often in heavy shade and less often in sunnier spots. The foliage is very striking.