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