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Common
name: "Blackberry Lily"
Latin name: Belamcanda chinensis
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Zone: 5
- 9
Elevation to: 9000'
Growth habit: Clump forming
Max height: 18" - 36"
Spread: 8"
Flowers: Yes, July - August
Flower type: Racemes
Native to area: No
Available varieties: 1
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Pictured: Blackberry
Lilies
Belamcanda
chinensis |
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Perennial
Cultivation:
Plant Blackberry Lilies in fertile soil in full sun to partial shade. Adapts to most
soil types. Blackberry Lily is quite unique as it
tolerates wet soils and drought conditions.
The foliage looks similar to an Iris. When ripe the seed pods look
like clusters of Blackberries and are useful in dried
arrangements.
Propagation:
Purchase pre-started Blackberry Lily plants at your local Garden Center.
Once established, plants may be dug and divided in spring.
Potential pests ~ diseases: Rare. |
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