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Dierama Barr hybrids

Also Known As

  • Dierama 'Barr's Hybrid'
  • Dierama 'Barr's Hybrids'
  • Barr Angel's Fishing Rod
  • Barr's Hybrid Angel Fishing Rod
  • Barrs Hybrid Fairy Wand

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 2'-3'
  • W: 1'-2'

planting zones

  • 7a-10b

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Dierama Barr hybrids plant details

Dierama Barr hybrids is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial bulb / corm / tuber with blue foliage. In summer pink and purple flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Dierama Barr hybrids

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: iridaceae
Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen blue
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: pink and purple blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dierama Barr hybrids

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This cross of D. dracomontanum and D. pulcherrimum originated at Broadleigh Gardens, England. 'Barr's Hybrid' offers relatively large, pendant flowers in a wide range of reds, purples, pinks and mauves.
Relatively short, strong stems terminate in unusually large pendent purple to mauve flowers. 2-3' tall.

Gardening facts about Dierama Barr hybrids plant

How to Grow Dierama Barr hybrids

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • pink
    • purple
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
    • semi-evergreen
  • Texture

    • grassy

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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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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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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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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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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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