Dianella revoluta ‘Little Rev’ – Little Rev Flax Lily
Dianella revoluta ‘Little Rev’ for Sale Melbourne
Dianella revoluta ‘Little Rev’ is a compact Australian native strappy plant renowned for its fine blue-grey foliage, naturally dense clumping habit and exceptional drought tolerance. Bred for modern landscapes, this hardy evergreen forms a neat mound that is perfect for borders, pathways, mass planting, courtyards and decorative pots. During spring and summer, delicate blue flowers emerge above the foliage, followed by attractive metallic blue berries that add seasonal colour and attract birds. Tough, versatile and low maintenance, Little Rev thrives in Melbourne’s climate and provides year-round texture and structure with minimal care.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Dianella revoluta ‘Little Rev’ |
| Common Name | Little Rev Flax Lily |
| Plant Type | Evergreen Australian native strappy plant |
| Mature Height | 30–50cm |
| Mature Width | 40–60cm |
| Position | Full sun to partial shade |
| Water Requirements | Low; highly drought tolerant once established |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Foliage | Fine blue-grey strap-like leaves |
| Flowers | Delicate blue flowers in spring and summer |
| Fruit | Attractive metallic blue berries |
| Best Uses | Borders, pathways, mass planting, native gardens, decorative pots, commercial landscapes and erosion control |
Why You’ll Love Dianella revoluta ‘Little Rev’
Little Rev is one of Australia’s best compact Dianellas, offering a naturally tidy form that requires very little maintenance. Its attractive blue-grey foliage creates year-round interest, while seasonal blue flowers and vibrant metallic blue berries add colour and encourage birdlife. Perfect for edging pathways, filling smaller garden beds or creating low-maintenance native landscapes, it pairs beautifully with Lomandra, Kangaroo Paw, Westringia, Correa and Myoporum. Hardy, drought tolerant and exceptionally versatile, Little Rev is an outstanding performer in both residential and commercial landscapes.
| Why You’ll Love It | Benefit |
|---|---|
| Compact Australian native | Perfect for borders and smaller gardens |
| Fine blue-grey evergreen foliage | Provides year-round colour and texture |
| Blue flowers and metallic blue berries | Adds seasonal beauty and attracts birds |
| Highly drought tolerant | Ideal for water-wise Australian landscapes |
| Naturally tidy habit | Requires very little pruning or maintenance |
| Versatile landscape performer | Excellent for edging, mass planting and decorative pots |
