ON THIS PLANT
Dierama pulcherrimum, commonly known as Angel's Fishing Rod or Wandflower, is a perennial plant native to South Africa. It belongs to the Iridaceae family and is admired for its graceful, arching stems that bear drooping clusters of bell-shaped flowers in shades of pink, purple, or white. The plant reaches a height of 1 to 2 meters and thrives in well-drained soil under full sun or partial shade. Blooming from late spring through summer, its nectar-rich flowers attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
Dierama pulcherrimum is popular in gardens due to its attractive appearance and low maintenance requirements. It can be propagated by dividing the rhizomes in autumn or spring.
CHARACTERISTICS
Botanical profile.
- Plant Type
- Herb
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Dierama
- Family
- Iridaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 7-10
- Mature Height
- 1.22 m to 1.52 m
- Mature Spread
- 76 cm to 91 cm
- Leaf Color
- Green
- Leaf Type
- Evergreen
- Flower Color
- Pink, White
- Flower Size
- 4.06 cm to 6.35 cm
- Bloom Time
- Early summer, Mid summer
- Planting Time
- Spring, Summer, Winter
- Harvest Time
- Late summer, Early fall
- Native Area
- South Africa
ALSO KNOWN AS
Other names.
en Angel's Fishing Rd en Australian elfin wands en East London harebell
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