Moss's wandflower
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An evergreen perennial, to 45cm in height, with long, strap-like leaves and vivid pink, bell-shaped flowers in summer, carried in sprays on fine, arching stems
Scientific classification
- Species
- Moss's wandflower (Dierama mossii)
- Genus
- Dierama
- Family
- Iridaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Moss's wandflower
Distribution map
South Africa
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Moss's wandflower
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Moss's wandflower care guide
- Water deeply during growth; keep slightly drier when dormant.
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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Watering
Water deeply during growth; keep slightly drier when dormant.
Fertilizing
FertilizingApply a balanced fertilizer in early spring and again after flowering.
Pruning
PruningTidy any winter-damaged foliage by cutting to the base in spring
Propagation
PropagationThey may resent disturbance so leave until really congested before division of clumps in spring. Do not allow the corms to dry out. They may take 1-2 years to flower freely again
Growing
GrowingGrow in humus-rich, well-drained soil in a sheltered situation with full sun
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally trouble free
Pests
Generally trouble free
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