Blue Flax Lily (Dianella caerulea)

Family: Phormiaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Dianella caerulea is an evergreen Perennial growing to 0.8 m (2ft 7in) by 0.3 m (1ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9. It is in leaf all year, in flower from May to July. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Fruit - raw or cooked The fruit is up to 1.5cm in diameter. — Fruit - raw or cooked The fruit is up to 1.5cm in diameter.

Habitat & North American Range

Sandy soils near creeks on heaths and in sparse woodlands. (Zone 8)