Dierama pulcherrimum 'Blackbird'

Also Known As

Dierama 'Blackbird'
Angel's Fishing Rod
Fairy Fishing Rod

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 48"
W: 12"

planting zones

8a-10b

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Dierama pulcherrimum 'Blackbird' plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Dierama pulcherrimum 'Blackbird'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: iridaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 48 IN tall
Flowers: purple blooms in summer
Uses: rock garden, showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dierama pulcherrimum 'Blackbird'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

(Fairy Fishing Rod) A clumping, evergreen, cormous perennial. Narrow, sword-like foliage, rises in fans from underground corms. At any time through the year, slender, wiry, arching stems, from which hang, along its length, dainty, dark, wine purple bells. Takes time to establish after transplanting, otherwise extremely tough.

By: Zephs

After acquiring seed bearing that name for countless years, we finally found our "dark horse" that fits the description of dark purple. These are seedlings of the darkest plant but they'll naturally vary.

By: Edelweiss Perennials

Loveliness! The darkest of the Dieramas with very deep purple flowers. Forming a clump of grassy foliage to 4’ wide. Blooms hang from the ends of arching wiry stems. In bloom from July to August. Dieramas are from South Africa. Provide well-drained soil.