Is Matted Flax-lily safe for pets?

Yes, Matted Flax-lily (Dianella Amoena) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Matted Flax-lily easy to care for?

Matted Flax-lily has a medium care difficulty rating. It requires medium watering and full_sun or partial_shade light.

Can Matted Flax-lily grow indoors?

Matted Flax-lily is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Matted Flax-lily (Dianella Amoena) is a perennial herb in the Phormiaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Dianella amoena, commonly known as the matted flax-lily, is an endangered, herbaceous, perennial plant endemic to Australia.

Last updated: February 2026

Matted Flax-lily

Dianella Amoena

Dianella amoena, commonly known as the matted flax-lily, is an endangered, herbaceous, perennial plant endemic to Australia.

Quick Facts

Type

herb

Lifecycle

perennial

Care Difficulty

Moderate

Water Needs

Moderate

Light

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Hardiness Zones

9-11

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

✅

Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:groundcover, erosion control

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Matted Flax-lily

Jan

Prune

Feb

Fertilize

Mar

Repot

Apr

Water+

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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Phormiaceae

Genus:Dianella