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    Dierama 'Blackberry Bells'

    Also Known As

    • Blackberry Bells Angel's Fishing Rod
    • Blackberry Bells Fairy Wand

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 4'-5'
    • W: 1'-3'

    planting zones

    • 7a-10b

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    Dierama 'Blackberry Bells' plant details

    Dierama 'Blackberry Bells' is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial bulb / corm / tuber with blue foliage. In summer purple flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Dierama 'Blackberry Bells'

    Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: iridaceae
    Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen blue
    Mature size: 1 FT - 3 FT - wide, 4 FT - 5 FT - tall
    Flowers: purple blooms in summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Dierama 'Blackberry Bells'

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Vigorous hybrid of D. 'Cosmos' and probably D. robustum, resulting in a plant with large, deep purple-maroon, flared flowers.

    By: Edelweiss Perennials

    Gardening facts about Dierama 'Blackberry Bells' plant

    How to Grow Dierama 'Blackberry Bells'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - low

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • purple

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen
      • semi-evergreen

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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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