Scientific Name
Belamcanda (bel-am-KAN-da) chinensis
Common Name
Blackberry lily, Leopard flower
Geophyte Organ:  Rhizome
Light Requirements: Full-AM Sun
Height: 30-36 inches (75-90 cm)
Flowering Season: Summer
Flower Color: Orange with purple spots
Planting Time: Spring
Planting Depth: 5 inches (12.5 cm)
Spacing Between Rhizomes: 6 inches (15 cm)
Hardiness: Semi-hardy - injured below 28°F (-2°C)
Bulb Storage: Store corms in dry sand at 35-41°F (2-5°C)
Comments: Iris-like foliage; round, black seeds that resemble blackberries; seeds persist; prefers well-drained soil; drought tolerant
Cultivars:  Hellow Yellow
   
  USDA Hardiness Zones

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- - - - M M H H H H
C=container; H=hardy; M=hardy with mulch; Sp=plant spring, harvest fall; F=fall plant

 

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