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Also Known As

  • Dierama x 'Tomato Red'
  • Angel's Fishing Rods

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 24"-36"
  • W: 12"-36"

planting zones

  • 8a-11

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Dierama 'Tomato Red' plant details

Dierama 'Tomato Red' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In summer red flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Dierama 'Tomato Red'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: iridaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 36 IN - wide, 24 IN - 36 IN - tall
Flowers: red blooms in summer
Uses: tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dierama 'Tomato Red'

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

We originally got this South African iris relation from Far Reaches Nursery in Port Townsend WA. Orangy-red flowers on stems to 2-3 ft. Grass-like foliage is evergreen (don’t cut back) and will slowly form a clump to 2-3 feet across. Full sun and good drainage and occasional summer water where dry. Hardy to below 10F. USDA zone 8a

Gardening facts about Dierama 'Tomato Red' plant

How to Grow Dierama 'Tomato Red'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • red
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • grassy
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