Nodding elfin wands - Dierama pendulum (Taxonomy, Characteristics, Distribution, Images)

Nodding elfin wands

Also known as: Fairy bells, Wedding bell

Nodding elfin wands is a graceful perennial known for its remarkable arching flower stems. Each stem dangles bell-shaped, pink to violet blooms that create a delicate, pendulous effect. Evoking images of a fairy's fishing rod, these stems emerge from grass-like tufts of foliage, swaying gently in the breeze. Nodding elfin wands's charm is heightened in a breezy, sunny environment, where it thrives in well-drained soil, often adorning gardens or natural meadows.

Scientific classification

Species

Nodding elfin wands (Dierama pendulum)

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Perennial

Lifespan

61 cm to 91 cm

Plant Height

60 cm

Spread

Green

Leaf Color

Images of Nodding elfin wands

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Arching flower stalks reach 4-5 feet (1.2-1.5 meters) in height.

Delicate bell-shaped flowers display a gradient of hues from white to deep rose.

Grass-like leaves grow up to 4-6 feet (1.2-1.8 meters) tall.

Forms dense clumps roughly 2-3 feet (60-90 cm) wide.

Resilient to cold, tolerating temperatures as low as 15 degrees Fahrenheit (-9 degrees Celsius).

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Care Guide for Nodding elfin wands

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

15 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Pruning: Nodding elfin wands thrives with early spring pruning, which involves removing dead stems and trimming spent flowers at their base to encourage new blooms. This practice promotes healthy growth, prevents overcrowding, and enhances air circulation, reducing disease risk and improving the plant's overall health and appeal.

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