Dierama dracomontanum

Also Known As

Fairy Wand

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 3'-4'
W: 3'

planting zones

8a-11

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Dierama dracomontanum plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Dierama dracomontanum

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: iridaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dierama dracomontanum

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A short growing species with relatively large, deep pink to pale tomato-red and flared flowers.

By: Edelweiss Perennials

This is a compact Angel's Fishing Rod but it is a lunker in flower power. This makes a dense evergreen grassy clump which has lots of flower stems bearing pendulous fared pink bells in mid summer. We have this out in our sunny border and it has been great. Deer resistant.

By: Far Reaches Farm

A beautiful & rare “Fairy Wand.” From 3’- 4’ tall, this evergreen member of the Iris family bears extra large, deep purple flowers. The sword-like leaves form a growing clump to 3’ across (division is easy for multiplying this rarity). Late Spring to Summer blooming, the pendulous bells are held on numerous upright, arching stems. Evergreen in mild Winter climates, it will go deciduous with extreme cold. Rich, composted soil is best.