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Dianella ensifolia (Umbrella Dracaena) - This plant is quite different from the other Dianella that we grow, looking more like bamboo with tall (4 to 6 feet) cane-like stems that are topped with fans of short strap-shaped leaves. The flowers are a pale lavender blue and are followed by small round blue fruit.
Plant in the shade or in morning sun and water occasionally. Has proven hardy to at least 18° F. Although a little harder to use in the garden because of its size, it is a must as a curiosity or specimen plant.
Dianella ensifolia is a terrestrial plant grows in grasslands, or primary rainforests in tropical areas from southern China, India, Japan, Madagascar, Malesia and Pacific Islands. The genus is named after Diana, the Roman goddess, of hunting and Queen of the woods and the specific epithet is from Latin words meaning "sword" and "leaves" in regard the sword-shaped leaves of the plant. We have grown this interestingly attractive plant since 1994.
Information displayed on this page about Dianella ensifolia is based on our research conducted about this plant in our nursery library as well as from information provided by reliable online resources. We also include our own observations made about it as it has grown in the nursery gardens and other gardens visited, as well how the crops of this plant performed in the containers in our nursery field. We will also include comments received from others and welcome hearing from anyone who has information about this plant, particularly if it includes cultural information aiding others to better grow it.
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