Dierama 'Merlin'

Also Known As

Angel's Fishing Rods

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 2'
W: 2'

planting zones

8a-10b

Dierama 'Merlin' plant details

Dierama 'Merlin' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In summer black and purple flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Dierama 'Merlin'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: iridaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT wide, 2 FT tall
Flowers: black and purple blooms in summer
Uses: rock garden, showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dierama 'Merlin'

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A little bit of sorcery for borders & containers! We LOVE Dieramas (they have grace beyond compare!) & we love this one extra for its luscious blackberry hued flowers, but we love it SUPER EXTRA for being a 100% consistent selection. That means that there’s zero chance that you’ll have the unexpected surprise of having the odd “hey that’s not the color it said it was” seedling show up, as sometimes happens with the seed-grown forms. Dieramas do like some Summer water, but once established they can do without. Disturb the corms as little as possible, as they are sensitive to this & avoid heavy, wet soils. Established plants will be around 2’ high & wide, with blooming stems to 3’. Best where they are given enough space that their delicate, wiry stems can be appreciated. Tolerant of many soil types. To maintain, remove old growth & bloomed out stems as necessary.