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Dierama pendulum

Also Known As

Fairy Wand
Wandlfower

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 4'-5'
W: 1'-3'

planting zones

8a-10b

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Dierama pendulum plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Dierama pendulum

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: pink blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dierama pendulum

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This showy, underused South African grassy perennial has arching 4' flower stalks from which pendulous blooms hang. Flowers are magenta-pink. The foliage grows 4-6' tall. Grow in full sun with some summer water. Although evergreen, very hard freezes can knock it to the ground- but it will then emerge from its underground corms. USDA zone 7. Iridaceae

By: Cistus Nursery

Arising from tall clumps of upright, grasslike blades, graceful curving canes display pendant and wide-flaring, purplish pink flowers. This Dierama's profusion of charming, bell-shaped blossoms can be coupled with yellow blooming Phygelius 'Moonraker' for a festive effect.