Dierama 'Candy Stripe'

Also Known As

Dierama 'Painted Lady'
Candy Stripe Angel's Fishing Rod
Candy Stripe Fairy Wand
Candy Stripe Wandflower

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 3'-4'
W: 12"

planting zones

7a-9b

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Dierama 'Candy Stripe' plant details

Dierama 'Candy Stripe' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring and summer cream and pink flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Dierama 'Candy Stripe'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: iridaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: cream and pink blooms in spring and summer
Uses: showy, tropical-looking, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dierama 'Candy Stripe'

USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

These we imported from a specialist nusery in Holland at some painful dollar to euro exchange rate. We haven't flowered them yet but they are reputed to have a pink stripe on a pale flower. The allure of such a combination overcame our normally conservative financial sense. Sun.