‘MURMBAL’ BLACK ANTHER FLAX LILY Dianella revoluta Seeds

Dianella revoluta , commonly known as blueberry lily, blue flax lily, black anther flax lily or spreading flax lily is widely distributed within Australia and grows in extremely variable conditions

Perennial herb with a lifespan of many years, forming clumps and growing from rhizomes underground

Grows to about 1m in height and has a diameter of up to 1 5m

Flowers from spring to summer and has deep blue to purple inflorescences, the fruit are blue to purple and persist for many months after the flowers

Drought and frost resistant, is generally trouble free and is grown for its distinctive strappy foliage as well as for its flowers and fruits Suitable for most soils, but prefers a well drained soil enriched with leaf mould and compost, and accepts part or full shade

Bush Tucker uses: Sweet edible blue berries with small, nutty seeds, and strappy leaves that were traditionally used for cord and string Berries can be eaten fresh or cooked in sweet or savoury dishes, the plant root can be pounded and roasted for eating

Germination: usually occurs within 2 16 weeks Low germination rate may be increased by smoke, scarification lightly rub seed with sandpaper or soaking in water for 24 hours Temperatures over 18 20 C may inhibit germination