This drought tolerant sedge forms a nice ornamental tussock. It has showy seed heads in late Spring. Dianella caerulea can tolerate dry and damp conditions, and is a widespread native found in many parts of Australia.
Dianella caerulea (Paroo Lily) is a small evergreen, tufting perennial with strap like leaves, compressed into flat fans, forming spreading patches. Flowers and fruit appear over summer, the flowers varying in colour between light and dark blue to mauve, with fruit being a rich translucent purple or cobalt, releasing an indigo stain when squeezed. Keep well watered and mulched. Very hardy and long-lived once established. Grows in full sun and well drained soil. Grows to a height of 0.2-1m and a width of 0.3-2.5m.
