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Products > Dianella tasmanica 'Variegata'   Dianella tasmanica 'Variegata' - White Striped Tasman Flax Lily      Habit and Cultural Information Category: Grass-like Family: Phormiaceae (Phormiums) Origin: Australia (Australasia) Evergreen: Yes Flower Color: Blue Bloomtime: Spring Height: 1-2 feet Width: Running Exposure: Cool Sun/Light Shade Irrigation (H2O Info): Medium Water Needs Winter Hardiness: 20-25° F Dianella tasmanica 'Variegata' (White Striped Tasman Flax Lily) - This 1 to 2 feet tall variegated form of the Tasman Flax Lily is grown for its bold white striped leaves. The small flowers, which appear in mid spring, have pale violet sepals with white striped green petals and are followed by attractive dark blue berries. Best in light shade but will take full coastal sun in well drained soil. Give regular to occasional water. It is hardy to about 20-25 degrees F.  The description above is based on our research and observations of this plant growing in our nursery, in our own garden and in other gardens in the Santa Barbara area. We would appreciate hearing from anyone who has additional information about this plant, even if they disagree with what we have written.     [MORE INFO]