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    Dierama ambiguum

    Also Known As

    • Fairy Wand

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 2'-3'
    • W: 1'-2'

    planting zones

    • 7a-9b

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    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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A medium sized species with deep pink to purple flowers; relatively small but lots of them.

    By: Edelweiss Perennials

    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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    Dierama pulcherrimum

    aka African Harebell, Angel's Fishing Rod, Wand Flower

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 2'-5'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun
    • even moisture
    Photo of Dierama pulcherrimum flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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    Dierama pulcherrimum 'Ginny's Ultra Dark'

    aka Ginny's Ultra Dark Angel's Fishing Rod

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    7a-11

    Size

    Height: 5'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun
    • even moisture
    Photo of Dierama pulcherrimum 'Ginny's Ultra Dark' flower by Joshua McCullough
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    Dierama 'Cosmos'

    aka Cosmos Angel's Fishing Rod

    Plant Type

    Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 3'-4'

    Width: 1'-2'

    • sun
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    Photo of Dierama 'Cosmos' flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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    Dierama igneum

    aka Dierama x igneum, Angel's Fishing Rod, Fairy Wand

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 3'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    Photo of Dierama igneum flower by Epibase
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    Dierama tyrium

    aka Angel's Fishing Rod

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    7a-10a

    Size

    Height: 6'

    Width: 12"

    • sun
    • regular
    Photo of Dierama tyrium flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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