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Dianella nigra
An evergreen perennial herb, forming very tight, compact, dense clumps of dull olive-green slightly drooping leaves. Spikes of nodding small white flowers turn to shiny blue berries. Prefers a site that does not dry out, sun or semi-shade. Tolerates some frost.
Genus
Dianella
Species
nigra
Cultivar
Common name
Blueberry, Turutu
Family name
Xanthorrhoeaceae
Place of origin
New Zealand
DETAILS
Height
40 cm
Width
50 cm
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Evergreen
Soil Type
Grows in most soil types / Needs well drained soil
Moisture
Dry tolerant / Prefers even soil moisture
Exposure
Prefers a semi-shaded site / Tolerates coastal sites / Will tolerate moderate frosts
Indigenous / Sanctuary / Texture
Perennials
Category
Small, height up to 0.6 metres.
Availability
All our current stock has been dispatched out to retailers. If they have none left for you, we are growing another crop to supply as soon as possible.
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