Variegated Flax Lily

Dianella tasmanica 'Variegata'

$144⁹⁹

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#5 Container

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Understanding Plant Options

Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:

Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements

Container Plant Sizes

Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.

Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2" x 2" x 3"	0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts	0.20 - 0.23 dry liters
4" Container	0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts	0.35 - 0.96 dry liters
4.5" Container	0.65 dry quarts	0.72 dry liters
6" Container	1.4 dry quarts	1.59 dry liters
1 Quart	1 dry quart	1.1 dry liters
5.5" Container	1.89 dry quarts	2.08 dry liters

Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2 Quart	2 dry quarts	2.2 dry liters
#1 Container	2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts	2.49 - 4.11 dry liters
5" x 5" x 12"	3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts	3.85 - 4.74 dry liters

Mature Plants (2-4 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#2 Container	1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons	5.24 - 7.75 dry liters
#3 Container	2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons	8.14 - 12.16 dry liters

Large Plants (3-5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#5 Container	2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons	12.86 - 20.35 dry liters
#6 Container	5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons	23.12 - 26.42 dry liters
#7 Container	5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons	26.34 - 28.76 dry liters

Bare Root Plants

Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.

Common Sizes:

Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet

Important Notes

Container Volume Specifications

Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents

Growing Conditions

Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment

Seasonal Availability

Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
Container plants are available throughout the growing season
Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes

Questions?

For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.

Plant Highlights

Variegated Flax Lily highlights at a glance!

Specifications

Brand

Nature Hills' Choice
Botanical Name

Dianella tasmanica 'Variegata'
Growing Zones

8-10
Mature Height

3 1/2 feet
Mature Spread

12 inches
Sun Exposure

Full Shade
Moisture

Low
Soil

Well-drained
Growth Rate

Medium
Flower Color

Perennial
Pollinator Friendly

Yes
Bloom Period

Summer

Growing Zones 8-10

Find Your Growing Zone!

The Versatile and Low-Maintenance Variegated Flax Lily

High-Contrast White and Green Variegated Leaves
Easy to Grow
Versatile

A true landscaping workhorse, the Variegated Flax Lily (Dianella tasmanica 'Variegata') does it all! Its variegated color is pristine. Its texture is lively. It's easy to grow and produces petite but charming blooms appearing in summer and preceding the turquoise blue berries that persist from fall into winter.

If you're looking for a plant to add personality to your container arrangement, the Variegated Flax Lily will happily do so. If you're looking for a phenomenal border, the Variegated Flax Lily will do that too. Need an accent plant that stands out but doesn't grow out of control, this if your plant! At the expense of sounding too much like a late-night infomercial, we also want to mention that this evergreen perennial will keep your yard green all year long!

How does the Variegated Flax Lily manage to provide so much interest? Its long, narrow leaves feature the high-contrast combination of creamy white and green stripes that run the length of each leaf.

With small blue blooms with bright yellow stamen, the Variegated Flax Lily isn't afraid to win your heart over with just a sprinkle of additional charm. While these flowers are anything but showy, they are lovely. They are sure to make you smile when you spot them.

Do you know who else loves this exotic-looking and alluring little flowers? Pollinators.

This hardy plant is beloved by landscape artists for its ability to thrive without much maintenance. Once established it rarely requires watering, apart from long stints without rainfall. It does well in low moisture environments that drain well.

This burst of sunshine loves to be drenched in light. It will also grow in partial shade, though, making it a great choice for borders that transition from full sun to spotted shade.

You can't go wrong with Variegated Flax Lily. This perennial really does it all. And while it thrives in hot climates, it will often get knocked back by frost without dying. When planting throughout your yard, this low-maintenance plant greats cohesion and consistency.

Ready for your next gardening go-to? The Variegated Flax Lily will quickly become your first choice for your border, accent, or mass planting.