The genus Dierama, placed in the Iridaceae family, is endemic to Africa and contains around 45 species distributed from the southern Cape in South Africa to the highlands of Ethiopia. Most are found in the eastern mountainous regions of Southern Africa. Its greatest diversity is found in KwaZulu-Natal, where about 26 species occur. The genus name Dierama is derived from an ancient Greek word meaning a funnel, referring to the shape of the flower. Dierama is an evergreen, mainly summer growing geophyte. It has long, narrow tough fibrous foliage and pendulous bell-shaped flowers in shades of white, yellow, pink, magenta, mauve or maroon. It is recognized by its wiry, usually drooping spikes, and it can be quite dramatic in the garden. Common names include Angels Fishing Rod, Harebells, Fairybells, Wedding Bells, Fairy Fishing Rod and Wandflowers in English and Grasklokkies in Afrikaans.

Dierama igneum is a rare South African endemic species that is sun loving and tolerant. It has evergreen foliage and is perfect for all year colour and screening and will grow up to 180 cm tall. This species is well suited to group planting as an accent plant and with its fiery-red to dark pink flowers on arching stems do make an eye catching display. It will need a warm spot in the garden and some winter mulching. Dierama igneum is suitable for exposed coastal plantings and will tolerate full sun and sandy, drought-prone soils.