Family: Iridaceae
(eye-rid-AY-see-ee) Genus: Dierama (dy-er-AH-muh) Species: pulcherrimum (pul-KAIR-ih-mum) Synonym:Dierama longiflorum Synonym:Sparaxis pulcherrima
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Category BulbsPerennials Water Requirements Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscapingAverage Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater Sun Exposure Full SunFoliage EvergreenFoliage Color UnknownHeight 36-48 in. (90-120 cm)4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m) Spacing 18-24 in. (45-60 cm)Hardiness USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F) USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F) USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F) USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F) USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F) |
Where to Grow UnknownDanger UnknownBloom Color PinkRose/Mauve Magenta (pink-purple) Blue-Violet Lavender Bloom Characteristics This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birdsBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Late Summer/Early FallOther details UnknownSoil pH requirements UnknownPatent Information Non-patentedPropagation Methods By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall Seed Collecting Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible |