Dierama pulcherrimum var. album

Also Known As

Fairy Fishing Rod

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 5'
W: 1'

planting zones

8a-11

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Dierama pulcherrimum var. album plant details

Dierama pulcherrimum var. album is a broadleaf evergreen perennial bulb / corm / tuber with blue and green foliage. In fall, spring, summer and winter white flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Dierama pulcherrimum var. album

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: iridaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 1 FT wide, 5 FT tall
Flowers: white blooms in fall, spring, summer and winter

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dierama pulcherrimum var. album

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

(Fairy Fishing Rod) A clumping, evergreen, cormous perennial. Narrow, sword-like foliage, rises in fans from underground corms. At any time through the year, slender, wiry, arching stems, from which hang, along its length, dainty, white bells. Takes time to establish after transplanting, otherwise extremely tough.