Dierama Species, Angel's Fishing Rod, Fairy Wand, Wandflower
Dieramapulcherrimum

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

Category

Bulbs
Perennials

Water Requirements

Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Evergreen

Foliage Color

Unknown

Height

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

Unknown

Danger

Unknown

Bloom Color

Pink
Rose/Mauve
Magenta (pink-purple)
Blue-Violet
Lavender

Bloom Characteristics

This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Unknown

Bloom Time

Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details

Unknown

Soil pH requirements

Unknown

Patent Information

Non-patented

Propagation 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