Botanical Name:
Dianella nigra
Common Name:
Turutu, New Zealand blueberry
Family:
Liliaceae
Description:
A small flax like plant native to New Zealand, grows naturally in open forests and on banks.
Small white flowers form on long drooping flower stalks, followed by bright blue berries in summer to autumn.
A hardy plant prefers sun or semi shade and moist well drained soil.
Looks good planted en masse
Ht: 60cm
Uses:
Native plantings, ornamental blue berries, mass planting, groundcover
Propagation:
By division or seed
Reference:
The Gardeners Encyclopaedia of New Zealand Native Plants by Yvonne Cave & Valda Paddison
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