Pasithea, Dianella

Started by OrchardB, May 30, 2022, 12:05:26 PM

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OrchardB

In a bit of bad planning I realised recently that I have Pasithea caerulea planted alongside Dianella caerulea. Both are in flower at the moment here, and not dissimilar in general apprearance; but the former outshining the latter as regards flower colour and size, and glossy leaves but no berries after; unlike the Dianella. These are both classified as family Asphodelaceae and subfamily  Hemerocallidoideae.

Are these capable of crossing? The bees are trying. 

Brian SE UK 

MarcR

I don't have knowledge of specifics here; but, most monocot families are capable of forming intergeneric hybrids. It is at least theoretically possible. I can't say whether it is likely but my hunch is that it is very unlikely.
Marc Rosenblum

Falls City, OR USA

I am in USDA zone 8b where temperatures almost never fall below 15F  -9.4C.  Rainfall 50"+  but none  June-September.  We seldom get snow; but when it comes we get 30" overnight.  soil is sandy loam with a lot of humus.  Oregon- where Dallas is NNW of Phoenix.