Silver Streak Flax Lily is a clumping herbaceous evergreen perennial with strappy green grass-like foliage with broad silver edging. Flower stocks host clusters of small pale violet blue flowers bloom in mid spring and are followed by bright blue berries in summer. Flowers best with part shade and dry to medium well drained soils. Drought tolerant once established.
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Height: |
1.5' - 2' |
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Spread: |
1.5' - 2' |
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Spacing: |
1.5' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
8 - 12 |
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Bloom Color: |
Blue |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. Water regularly. No serious pests or diseases. Limited hardiness in zone 8; may experience winter dieback but plant should grow back from the roots.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Rock Gardens, Foundational Plantings, Groundcover, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Japanese Maple, Azalea, Hydrangea
IMAGES: Photo by David J. Stang, Dianella tasmanica 4zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) cultivar413, 180131 01 La Jolla, Westfield UTC Mall
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
