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Umbrella Lily

Dianella Ensifolia

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Overview

Umbrella Dracaena (Dianella ensifolia) is a clumping perennial with sword-like, bluish-green foliage reaching up to 3 feet in height and spread. Its unique umbrella-like flower clusters, sporting starry blooms and vibrant blue berries, offer year-round interest. Ideal for zones 9-11, this low-maintenance species thrives in partial to full shade and well-drained soil, making it a versatile choice for understory planting or as a textural groundcover.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 7–11
Umbrella Lily (Dianella Ensifolia) — Umbrella Dracaena (Dianella ensifolia) is a clumping perennial with sword-like
Umbrella Lily (Dianella Ensifolia) — Umbrella Dracaena (Dianella ensifolia) is a clumping perennial with sword-likeUmbrella Lily (Dianella Ensifolia) — bluish-green foliage reaching up to 3 feet in height and spreadUmbrella Lily (Dianella Ensifolia) — Its unique umbrella-like flower clustersUmbrella Lily (Dianella Ensifolia) — offer year-round interestUmbrella Lily (Dianella Ensifolia) — making it a versatile choice for understory planting or as a textural groundcoverUmbrella Lily (Dianella Ensifolia) — this low-maintenance species thrives in partial to full shade and well-drained soil+38

Culture

Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Medium
USDA zones
7–11

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Hemerocallidaceae

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Umbrella Lily (Dianella Ensifolia) — sporting starry blooms and vibrant blue berries
Umbrella Lily (Dianella Ensifolia) — Umbrella Dracaena (Dianella ensifolia) is a clumping perennial with sword-like
Umbrella Lily (Dianella Ensifolia) — bluish-green foliage reaching up to 3 feet in height and spread
Umbrella Lily (Dianella Ensifolia) — Its unique umbrella-like flower clusters
Umbrella Lily (Dianella Ensifolia) — offer year-round interest
Umbrella Lily (Dianella Ensifolia) — making it a versatile choice for understory planting or as a textural groundcover
Umbrella Lily (Dianella Ensifolia) — this low-maintenance species thrives in partial to full shade and well-drained soil
Umbrella Lily (Dianella Ensifolia) — scientifically known as Dianella ensifolia
Umbrella Lily (Dianella Ensifolia) — This hardy species thrives in USDA hardiness zones 9 to 11
Umbrella Lily (Dianella Ensifolia) — is a versatile and elegant perennial plant suited to both tropical and subtropical landscapes
Umbrella Lily (Dianella Ensifolia) — making it a suitable choice for a range of outdoor garden designs.<br><br>Characterized by its long
Umbrella Lily (Dianella Ensifolia) — the Umbrella Dracaena creates a graceful
Umbrella Lily (Dianella Ensifolia) — strappy leaves that can grow up to 24-30 inches in length and around 1-2 inches in width
Umbrella Lily (Dianella Ensifolia) — The leaves boast a vibrant green hue
Umbrella Lily (Dianella Ensifolia) — which are star-shaped and typically 0.5-0.75 inches in diameter
Umbrella Lily (Dianella Ensifolia) — These are followed by attractive
Umbrella Lily (Dianella Ensifolia) — dark blue to purple berries that may reach up to 0.5 inches in diameter
Umbrella Lily (Dianella Ensifolia) — loamy soil with a moderate moisture level
Umbrella Lily (Dianella Ensifolia) — adding a pop of color and interest to the landscape.<br><br>Umbrella Dracaena prefers well-draining
Umbrella Lily (Dianella Ensifolia) — It requires minimal water once established, reflecting its moderate drought tolerance
Umbrella Lily (Dianella Ensifolia) — Ideal sun exposure ranges from full sunlight to partial shade
Umbrella Lily (Dianella Ensifolia) — with the latter condition promoting the most vivid foliage coloration.<br><br>Maintenance is straightforward
Umbrella Lily (Dianella Ensifolia) — with infrequent trimming required to remove spent foliage and keep the plant looking tidy
Umbrella Lily (Dianella Ensifolia) — It serves as an excellent choice for borders

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