dieramadierama
genusgenusGraceful flowering plants featuring long, arching stems that bear pendant bell-shaped blooms which dance in the slightest breeze. These elegant perennials emerge from underground corms and produce grass-like foliage that adds year-round interest.
Etymology
The name 'Dierama' comes from the Greek word 'dieramai,' meaning 'to funnel through' or 'to pass through a sieve,' referring to the way the seeds pass through holes in the capsules when ripe.
Interesting fact!
The delicate flowers can produce up to 40 blooms per stem, creating a mesmerizing cascade of color that appears to float in mid-air.
