Dierama ambiguum
Also Known As
- Fairy Wand
Plant type
perennial, bulb / corm / tuber
size
- H: 2'-3'
- W: 1'-2'
planting zones
- 7a-9b
Dierama ambiguum plant details
Dierama ambiguum is a broadleaf evergreen perennial bulb / corm / tuber with blue and green foliage. In summer purple flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - low water. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Dierama ambiguum
- Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
- Plant family: iridaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue and green
- Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
- Flowers: purple blooms in summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Dierama ambiguum
- USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: well-drained
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Gardening facts about Dierama ambiguum plant
How to Grow Dierama ambiguum
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- regular - low
Soil Needs
- well-drained
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- purple
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- grassy
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
Height: 24"-36"
Width: 12"-36"
- sun - mostly sun
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Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber
Zones
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Size
Height: 5'
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- sun - mostly sun
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Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber
Zones
7a-10b
Size
Height: 2'-5'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun
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Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber
Zones
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Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 1'-3'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber
Zones
7a-11
Size
Height: 5'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun
- even moisture
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