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Dierama, Angel's Fishing Rod, Fairy Wand, Wandflower 'Blackbird'

Dierama

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Family

Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Dierama (dy-er-AH-muh)

Info

Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Evergreen

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)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Pink

Rose/Mauve

Magenta (pink-purple)

Medium Purple

Dark Purple/Black

Bloom Time

Late Summer/Early Fall

Other Details

Category

Bulbs

Perennials

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

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

Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements

Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

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

Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Richmond, California

WALTERVILLE, Oregon

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