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Dierama pulcherrimum Blackbird

Botanical Name
Dierama pulcherrimum Blackbird
Common Names
Angels Fishing Rod,
Angel's fishing rod 'Blackbird' is an exotic evergreen perennial bulb with a clumping, pendulous, bushy habit. It produces purple flowers on slender, arching stems. The foliage is narrow and grass-like, forming dense tufts. Commonly used in mixed perennial borders and ornamental gardens, it is suited to plantings where its pendulous blooms can be displayed over paths or water features. Grows to approx. 2m H x 0.6m W.
Botanical Name: Common Names:
Dierama pulcherrimum Blackbird Angels Fishing Rod,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Grasses, Strappy & Tufting, Palms, Ferns & Tropical Clumping, Pendulous

Description:
Angel's fishing rod 'Blackbird' is an exotic evergreen perennial bulb with a clumping, pendulous, bushy habit. It produces purple flowers on slender, arching stems. The foliage is narrow and grass-like, forming dense tufts. Commonly used in mixed perennial borders and ornamental gardens, it is suited to plantings where its pendulous blooms can be displayed over paths or water features. Grows to approx. 2m H x 0.6m W.

Mature Height: Mature Width:
1-2m 30-60cm

Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Loam, Sandy, Well Drained