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Products > Dianella caerulea Becca ['DCNC0']   Dianella caerulea Becca ['DCNC0'] - Paroo Lily Note: This plant is not currently for sale. This is an archive page preserved for informational use.   [2nd Image] Habit and Cultural Information Category: Grass-like Family: Phormiaceae (~Xanthorrhoeaceae) Origin: Australia (Australasia) Flower Color: Blue Bloomtime: Summer Height: 1-2 feet Width: 2-3 feet Exposure: Sun or Shade Irrigation (H2O Info): Medium Water Needs Winter Hardiness: 20-25° F Dianella caerulea Becca ['DCNC0'] (Paroo Lily) - This 2 foot tall perennial has weeping, strap-like shiny green leaves compressed into flat fans. In summer appear the blue to mauve colored flowers and are followed by attractive rich, translucent purple or cobalt-colored berries. Plant in light shade to full sun in a well-drained soil. Give regular ot occasional water. Hardy to about 20-25 degrees F. This plant from Todd Layt is marketed in the US by Celebrated Plants. We grew this plant from 2004 until 2007.  The information on this page is based on research about this plant that is conducted in our nursery library, from online sources, as well as from observations made of this plant as it grows in the nursery, in the nursery's garden and in other gardens where we have observed it. We also incorporate comments received from others and welcome getting feedback from those who may have additional information, particularly if this information includes additional cultural tips that would aid others in growing Dianella caerulea 'Becca'.     [MORE INFO]