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Dierama pendulum

Fairy Wand, Grassy-Bell

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme - Editor        Photographer: Linda Engstrom

 

Description

Dierama pendulum is a beautiful evergreen plant grown from bulbs that can reach 2'-3' tall and 1'-2' wide. It likes rich, well drained soil in full sun. If harsh winter climates, plant in containers and move indoors. Leaves clump like grass and bell- shaped, pendulous flowers top wiry stems. It comes in a range of colors, depending on the cultivar. It blooms from June through August.

 

Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Pink, Purple

Flower Season

Summer

Leaf Color

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Medium, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Fast, Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Rich, Well-drained

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

n/a

Location Uses

Entry, Perennial Border, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Consider replacing some lawn areas with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.

Good candidates for removal are portions of large lawns, areas where no one uses the grass, patches that don't grow well, or spaces too small to water without overspray.