Blackberry Lily
Belamcanda chinensis
bel-am-KAN-duh
Perennials: Lily
Zone
4: -30° to -20°
Min. Temp
Hardy: 28°
A profusion of unique star-shaped flowers about 2-inches wide are produced on compact plants. They can vary in color from bright yellow-orange to near red, and are always heavily spotted with red. The foliage is sword-shaped like that of a tall bearded iris.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Green
Fall Foliage
Green
Flower Color
Orange
Blooming Time
Mid Summer - Fall
Habit
Mounding
Height
2–3 ft
Spread
6–12 in
Form
Star
Characteristics
Type
Open-Pollinated
Safety
Toxic to Dogs/Cats
Growth Rate
Moderate
Tolerance/Resistance
Heat Tolerant, Drought Tolerant
Attracts
Attracts Hummingbirds; Attracts Honeybees & Pollinators
Uses/Placement
Cut Flower
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun - Part Shade
Soil Texture
Sandy
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Soil Moisture
Average to Moist
Soil PH
Slightly Acidic: 6.0-6.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly acidic soil
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost
Fertilizer
Moderate Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Balanced Fertilizer
Fertilizer Timing
Pre-Bloom
Micronutrients
Trace Minerals Beneficial
Care
Care Level
Low
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Moderate Spreader
Propagation Method
Benefits from Pollinators
Propagation Licensing
Open propagation permitted
Division Timing
Spring or Fall Division