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Friday, March 1, 2024

Angel's Fishing Rod, Dierama pulcherrimum

PHOTO is "Dierama Pulcherrimum Flowers (Angel's Fishing Rod), Savill Garden - Berkshire." by Jim Linwood is licensed under CC BY 2.0.

Angel's Fishing Rod, scientifically known as Dierama pulcherrimum, is a perennial from the Iris family, native to South Africa.

It's known for its grass-like foliage and tall, arching spikes adorned with nodding bell-shaped flowers in shades of pink to white, blooming from early to late summer.

The plant prefers rich, moist, well-drained soils and full sun, thriving in USDA zones 7a to 10b.

It attracts hummingbirds and is resistant to deer, making it a charming addition to coastal gardens, mass plantings, or as an accent in containers​