Dianella revoluta – Black-anther Flax Lily
Dianella revoluta for Sale Melbourne
Dianella revoluta, commonly known as Black-anther Flax Lily, is a tough Australian native strappy plant prized for its fine blue-green foliage, graceful arching habit and exceptional drought tolerance. Naturally found across much of Australia, this hardy evergreen produces delicate blue flowers with distinctive black anthers during spring and summer, followed by attractive metallic blue berries. Ideal for native gardens, mass planting, borders, pathways and erosion control, Dianella revoluta thrives in Melbourne’s climate and delivers year-round texture, colour and reliability with minimal maintenance.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Dianella revoluta |
| Common Name | Black-anther Flax Lily |
| Plant Type | Evergreen Australian native strappy plant |
| Mature Height | 40–80cm |
| Mature Width | 50–80cm |
| Position | Full sun to partial shade |
| Water Requirements | Low; highly drought tolerant once established |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Foliage | Fine blue-green strap-like leaves |
| Flowers | Blue flowers with distinctive black anthers in spring and summer |
| Fruit | Attractive metallic blue berries |
| Best Uses | Borders, mass planting, native gardens, pathways, erosion control, commercial landscapes and pots |
Why You’ll Love Dianella revoluta
Dianella revoluta is one of Australia’s most resilient native landscape plants, combining elegant evergreen foliage with outstanding toughness. Its fine-textured leaves create movement and softness throughout the garden, while its blue flowers, distinctive black anthers and vibrant blue berries provide seasonal interest and attract birds. Perfect for pairing with Lomandra, Kangaroo Paw, Westringia, Correa and Myoporum, it creates attractive, low-maintenance planting schemes suited to both residential and commercial landscapes. Hardy, adaptable and easy to grow, Black-anther Flax Lily is an excellent choice for water-wise Australian gardens.
| Why You’ll Love It | Benefit |
|---|---|
| Australian native | Perfect for native and water-wise landscapes |
| Fine blue-green evergreen foliage | Provides year-round texture and movement |
| Blue flowers with black anthers | Creates unique seasonal interest |
| Metallic blue berries | Attracts birds and adds vibrant colour |
| Highly drought tolerant | Excellent for Australian conditions and dry gardens |
| Low maintenance | Easy to grow with minimal ongoing care |
