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Dianella Species, Turutu, Inkberry, New Zealand Blueberry

Dianellanigra

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Family

Asphodelaceae (as-foh-del-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Dianella (dy-an-NEL-uh)

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Species

nigra (NY-gruh)

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Synonym

Dianella intermedia var. norfolkensis

Dianella reflexa

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Evergreen

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Light Blue

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

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neutral

negative

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