Dianella revoluta

Scientific name

Dianella revoluta

Common name

Flax-lily

Plant description

A perennial herb that spreads by rhizomes and grows on sand or limestone. The flowers are designed to be pollinated by native bees such as the blue-banded bee. The bee holds the anther and buzzes, to shake out the pollen over itself. The fruits are purple berries.

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Flower colour

Blue, purple, rarely white

Flowering months

September to December