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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 about Dianella caerulea Becca ['DCNC0'] displayed on this page is based on research conducted in our library and from reliable online resources. We also relate observations made about it as it grows in our nursery gardens and other gardens we visit, as well how the crops have performed in containers in our nursery field. We will also incorporate comments we receive from others, and we welcome hearing from anyone with additional information, particularly if they can share cultural information that would aid others in growing it.     [MORE INFO]