This is a sturdy and interesting plant for contrasting textured foliage in shady borders or pots. Related to phormiums, variegated Tasman Flax Lily has green leaves with handsomely striped nearly white margins. While the white flowers are lovely, and it occasionally can produce showy purple fruit, this plant is primarily grown for its attractive foliage and drought-and-shade tolerance.
Evergreen Perennial Size: To 2-3’ high and wide, spreading Light: Shade, light shade/part sun Soil: Well drained Water: Drought-tolerant Flowers: Airy 2’ spikes of dainty violet-blue flowers in spring Uses: Borders, pots, dry shade, nice when massed; flowers, foliage used in arrangements.
