Dierama erectum

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A clump-forming evergreen perennial, with narrow, grass-like leaves. From late summer to early autumn, produces tall, wiry stems topped with pale lilac pink flowers, turned upward or outward rather than nodding

Scientific classification

Species: Dierama erectum (Dierama erectum)
Genus: Dierama
Family: Iridaceae

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Toxicity: Bulbs · Herbaceous Perennial
Plant type: 1-1.5 metres
Height: 0.5-1 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Tufted · Clump forming
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun
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Dierama erectum pictures

Distribution of Dierama erectum

Distribution map

Plant distribution

Native
Introduced
Cultivated

Source：WCVP v16 · Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew · CC BY 3.0 · Boundaries：WGSRPD / TDWG

Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of Dierama erectum

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Dierama erectum care guide

Water regularly in growth but ensure sharp drainage
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Watering

Water regularly in growth but ensure sharp drainage

Fertilizing

Light balanced feed in spring and early summer

Pruning

Tidy any winter-damaged foliage by cutting to the base in spring

Propagation

Propagate by seed in containers in a cold frame as soon as ripe, or by division of mature clumps, carefully separating corms in spring. Plants from seed may vary; young plants and divisions can be slow to establish

Growing

Grow in humus-rich, well drained soil in an open, sunny spot; these plants like moisture during the growing season but dislike winter wet. Add a compost mulch in spring. May benefit from winter protection in colder areas. See dierama cultivation for more detailed advice

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