Dianella nigra is a hardy, flax-like native with long, narrow green leaves growing in clumps, a moderate growth rate, and small star-shaped pale blue to white flowers that develop into striking metallic blue berries, and once established it tolerates light to moderate frost as well as periods of drought, though it grows best with some moisture.
Dianella nigra - NZ blueberry
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Botanical Name Dianella Nigra Maori Name tūrutu Common Name New Zealand Blueberry
Family Asphodelaceae Type Flaxes Origin New Zealand Mature Height 30-60cm Mature Spread 50cm Sun Requirements Partial Shade to full sun Soil Well drained, moist soil Flowering Purple / Blue berry Wind Tolerance high tolerant Frost Tolerance Handles light to moderate frost well.
Drought Tolerance once established, prefers a little moisture Growth Rate moderate Maintenance low Conservation Status Not Threatened
