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| Category: Bulb/Tuber/Rhizome etc. |
| Family: Iridaceae (Irises) |
| Origin: South Africa (Africa) |
| Flower Color: Pink & White |
| Bloomtime: Spring |
| Height: 4-6 feet |
| Width: 2-3 feet |
| Exposure: Full Sun |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Medium Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: <15° F |
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Dierama pendulum (Fairy Wand) - This African genus of the iris family is cultivated outdoors in California and other mild climates. It is a sun-loving corm with moderate water needs. Discontinue watering during dormancy. The spring and summer bloom color varies from white to pink to rose. In spring, tall (4-5 feet tall) flower stalks arch over and bear bell-shaped flowers. Its grassy-looking, thin leaves will grow from 4 to 6 feet tall and can clump 2 to 3 feet. It is hardy to below 15 degrees F.
The information about Dierama pendulum that is displayed on this web page is based on research conducted in our nursery's horticultural library and from reliable online resources. We will also include observations made about this plant as it grows in our nursery gardens and other gardens that we have visited, as well how the crops have performed in containers in our nursery field. We also incorporate comments that we receive from others and welcome hearing from anyone with additional information, particularly if they share cultural information that aids others growing this plant.
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