Flora

Beach flax lily

Name
Beach flax lily (Dianella congesta)
Location
Coastal
Size
1m

A seaside native, the Beach Flax Lily grows naturally in exposed coastal locations, generally on well-drained sandy soils.

With a preference for full sun, this species has dainty blue flowers that grow in bunches on long stalks. After flowering over spring and summer, the lily bears 1cm purple-blue fruits.

Beach flax lily fruit (Dianella congesta)

Interesting Fact

This species forms clumps via spreading underground rhizomes, and due to these matting characteristics, is a very effective sand-binder.

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