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Belamcanda chinensis
'Freckle Face' Blackberry Lily
This unique perennial produces a profusion of two inch wide, brilliant orange blossoms with heavy red specking and shading on each of the six overlapping petals. They are produced atop mid-sized plants with green, sword-shaped foliage like that of a tall bearded iris.
- » 2" brilliant orange blossoms with red spots
- » Bright green, sword-shaped foliage
- » Black seeds in fall
Belamcanda blooms for weeks in late summer, and its season of interest is extended into fall with the interesting seed pods which develop. Tan, pear-shaped pods burst open to reveal clusters of black seeds resembling blackberries, hence the common name. They are persistent through the winter and are attractive in fresh or dried flower arrangements. Plant Belamcanda in full sun and well-drained soil. It especially detests soil that is wet in winter. This plant varies in height depending on the soil conditions. When grown in poor, dry soil, the height of the flower stalks will be about 24. However, if the soil is rich and moist, they can grow up to 48 tall and will require staking. A heavy layer of mulch is suggested for northern winters. For best results, divide in early spring.
- Height
- 18 - 24 in
- Spread
- 8 - 12 in
- Zone
- 4-10
- Color
- Orange; Red
- Categories
- Perennial
- Breeder
- Proven Selections
- Tags
- Blooms all Season; Full Sun; Average Water;
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Belamcanda blooms for weeks in late summer, and its season of interest is extended into fall with the interesting seed pods which develop. Tan, pear-shaped pods burst open to reveal clusters of black seeds resembling blackberries, hence the common name. They are persistent through the winter and are attractive in fresh or dried flower arrangements. Plant Belamcanda in full sun and well-drained soil. It especially detests soil that is wet in winter. This plant varies in height depending on the soil conditions. When grown in poor, dry soil, the height of the flower stalks will be about 24. However, if the soil is rich and moist, they can grow up to 48 tall and will require staking. A heavy layer of mulch is suggested for northern winters. For best results, divide in early spring.