Dierama erectum

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 3'-4'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

9a-11

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Dierama erectum plant details

Dierama erectum is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Dierama erectum

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: iridaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in summer
Uses: rare

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dierama erectum

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Resistant to: deer, seaside / salt and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Bright pink, open, starry bells that are outward facing rather than pendulous on stiff, upright stems. Quite different from all others. For well drained soils but does appreciate some summer water.

By: Edelweiss Perennials

Cormous perennial with thin bladed evergreen leaves , stiff wands to 3’ topped by untypical outward facing flowers (most dieramas hang down) in close packed clusters of bright pink August>September. Summer moisture, well drained soils and full sun. Deer resistant, good on the coast.

By: Secret Garden Growers

Late blooming, mega-rare & a bit of an odd ball (for a Dierama), D. erectum lights up the garden in late-Summer (even as late as October) with unusual stiff, upright, 3-4' spikes of bright pink, outward facing closely packed clusters of bloomiferous goodness. This ain't your typical arching, pendulous bell-flowered "Fairy Wand". Native to South Africa, once established it will tolerate more droughty conditions. Evergreen & needing only occasional grooming (just pull the spent leaves & cut down faded flower stems & top dress annually when the plants are in growth.) Especially heavy soils should be amended for drainage. To 2-3' wide.