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Dianella caerulea Becca ['DCNC0'] - (Paroo Lily) - This 2-foot-tall perennial has weeping, strap-like shiny green leaves compressed into flat fans. In summer appear the blue to mauve colored flowers and are followed by attractive rich, translucent purple or cobalt-colored berries.
Plant in light shade to full sun in a well-drained soil. Give regular ot occasional water. Hardy to about 20-25 degrees F.
Dianella caerulea is found growing wild across the eastern states of Australia and Tasmania. The genus is named after Diana, the Roman goddess, of hunting and Queen of the woods and the specific epithet means "blued" or "blue-tinged" in reference to the flower color. This plant from Todd Layt of Ozbreed was marketed in the US by Celebrated Plants and later by Dig Plants, Inc. We grew this plant from 2004 until 2007.
The information about Dianella caerulea Becca ['DCNC0'] displayed on this web page is based on our research conducted in the nursery's horticultural library and from reliable online resources. We also include observations made about it as it grows in our nursery gardens and other gardens we have visited, as well how the crops have performed in containers in our nursery field. We will also incorporate comments we receive from others and welcome hearing from anyone with additional information, particularly if they can share cultural information that would aid others in growing this plant. |
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