Paroo Lily (Dianella caerulea)

The Paroo Lily is a tough and adaptable native plant, featuring strappy green foliage and vibrant star-shaped, violet-blue flowers that bloom through spring and summer. These flowers are followed by bright blue berries, which serve as an important food source for birds and beneficial insects, supporting local biodiversity. Thriving in South East Queensland’s climate, it is well suited to coastal and inland gardens, tolerating dry conditions, poor soils, and periodic wet conditions. Its clumping growth habit makes it ideal for mass plantings, native wildlife gardens, and borders, where it adds texture, colour, and structure to the landscape. As a low-maintenance and resilient plant, it is commonly used for erosion control and habitat restoration, making it a valuable addition to both residential and commercial landscapes.

Watering preferences:

• Requires low to moderate watering and is drought tolerant once established.
• Benefits from additional watering in extreme heat but remains resilient in typical South East Queensland conditions.

Mulching preferences:

• Applying organic mulch may help retain moisture and suppress weeds.

Fertilising preferences:

• Minimal fertilisation required, though a light feed with a native plant fertiliser during the growing season may support healthy growth.

Pruning preferences:

• Pruning is not necessary, but removing dead foliage and trimming flower stems after fruiting may help maintain a fresh appearance.

Good to Know:

• Hardy and adaptable to a variety of soil conditions.