{"product_id":"dianella-revoluta","title":"Dianella revoluta","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRevoluta Flax Lily \/ Dianella Flax Lily\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"27\" data-end=\"46\"\u003eDianella revoluta\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Asphodelaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Australia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strappy grass-like perennial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDianella revoluta is a hardy, architectural flax lily widely suited to Adelaide’s Mediterranean climate. Forming upright clumps of deep blue-green, narrow strappy foliage, it provides strong year-round structure and thrives in heat, dryness and poor soils once established. In mid-spring to early summer it produces airy stems of violet-blue starry flowers, followed by attractive deep-blue to purple berries that add seasonal colour and wildlife value. Naturally adapted to sandy, gravelly and open woodland soils, it performs well across SA, including coastal areas, verges, native gardens and low-maintenance landscapes. While not fragrant, the foliage gives off a subtle, clean grassy scent when crushed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4–0.8 m H × 0.4–0.6 m W (clumping, upright habit)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15–30 cm per year under good conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Narrow, deep blue-green strappy leaves; upright, tidy form; may develop bronze or olive tones in extreme heat or dryness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Violet-blue star-shaped flowers in mid-spring to early summer; decorative deep-blue\/purple berries follow in late spring–summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen foliage provides reliable structure year-round, while spring–early summer flowers and berries add colour and movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowers attract native bees and small pollinators; berries offer seasonal bird appeal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Highly drought tolerant once established; heat and wind tolerant; excellent coastal tolerance; copes with poor, sandy or gravelly soil; light frost hardy; tolerates mildly heavy soils when drainage is improved but dislikes prolonged waterlogging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Density:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mass planting: 4–6 plants per m²; Edging or drifts: 1–2 plants per linear metre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally regarded as non-toxic, though some sources note berries may be mildly irritating if eaten in quantity. Best to discourage chewing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere It Works Best\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade (full sun gives strongest colour and tightest habit)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Free-draining sandy or loamy soil; tolerates improved clay; avoid boggy sites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Establishment: 2 deep soaks\/week for 8–12 weeks. Established: deep soak every 10–14 days in summer; monthly in winter if dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very low-maintenance. Remove spent flower stems; comb out or cut back older foliage every 2–3 years; mulch annually; apply a light native-safe fertiliser in early spring if desired\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15-25+ years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well suited to Mediterranean and temperate South Australia — including Adelaide plains, foothills, Fleurieu Peninsula, Yorke Peninsula and coastal suburbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adaptable to acidic, neutral and mildly alkaline soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape \u0026amp; Design Ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMass plant for a clean, architectural effect in borders or median strips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse as a tidy, evergreen edging plant in gravel or native gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat for coastal, low-water and modern landscapes needing a structural base layer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for containers and entry planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You Will Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDianella revoluta is a tough, elegant, no-fuss native that thrives in South Australia’s heat, dryness and coastal conditions. 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