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blue flower goddess lily of the valley Buy Dianella caerulea 'Goddess' Flax LilyGoddess Flax Lily Goddess Botanical Name: Dianella caerulea Goddess Family: Asphodelaceae Origin: Australia Plant Type: Strappy grass like perennial Overview Dianella Goddess is a compact, ultra reliable flax lily for South Australian gardens. It forms neat clumps of blue green, strappy foliage year round, then sends up purple blue starry flowers in springsummer, followed by decorative deep blue berries. Perfect for low maintenance borders, path

Goddess Flax Lily / Goddess

Botanical Name: Dianella caerulea ‘Goddess’
Family: Asphodelaceae
Origin: Australia
Plant Type: Strappy grass-like perennial

Overview

Dianella ‘Goddess’ is a compact, ultra-reliable flax lily for South Australian gardens. It forms neat clumps of blue-green, strappy foliage year-round, then sends up purple-blue starry flowers in spring–summer, followed by decorative deep-blue berries. Perfect for low-maintenance borders, path edging, mass plantings and pots in coastal and Mediterranean climates.

Key Features

• Mature Size: 0.3-0.6 m H x 0.4-0.6 m W
• Growth Rate: 20-30 cm per year under good conditions
• Foliage: Blue-green strappy leaves in tidy, dense clumps
• Flowers: Purple-blue starry flowers with decorative berries
• Seasonal Interest: Reliable year-round structure with spring–summer bloom and long-lasting berries
• Wildlife Value: Supports pollinators; berries are a seasonal food for birds
• Tolerance: Drought-tolerant (once established), heat-tolerant, wind-tolerant; coastal-tolerant; light frost (protect from hard frost)
• Planting Density: Mass planting: 2–3 plants per m²; Edges/drifts: 1–2 plants per linear metre
• Pet Friendly: Yes — generally non-toxic to pets (ingesting any plant may cause mild tummy upset)

Where It Works Best

• Sunlight: Full sun to part shade
• Soil: Well-drained loam, sandy loam or improved clay loam (avoid waterlogging)
• Water Needs: Establishment: 2 deep soaks/week for 8–12 weeks. Established: deep soak every 10–14 days in summer; monthly in winter if dry
• Maintenance: Mulch in spring; comb or cut back tired leaves in late winter; remove spent flower stems; light feed in early spring
• Lifespan: 15-25 years
• Climate Zones: Suited to temperate and Mediterranean SA gardens, including coastal areas
• Soil pH: Acid, Neutral, Alkaline — adaptable

Landscape & Design Ideas

• Low edging and border drifts for a refined finish (not for tall privacy hedges)
• Mass plant for cohesive, low-maintenance ground-level structure
• Feature near entries, paths and outdoor living spaces; suitable for large pots

Why You Will Love It

Fast, reliable and beautifully tidy year-round. ‘Goddess’ delivers crisp blue-green foliage, cheerful seasonal flowers and berries, and excellent drought/heat tolerance — a high-value, low-effort choice for SA landscapes.