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Belamcanda chinensis

Family Iridaceae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   5a - 10b   RHS:   H - HH   EGF:   H1 - G1   Australia:   1 - 4  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 30 - 90 cm (1 - 3 ft)
Spread 20 - 60 cm (0.5 - 2 ft)
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture low, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic

Description The herbaceous perennial Belamcanda chinensis (blackberry lily) bears showy, spotted and bi-coloured medium red and medium yellow and fragrant flowers during early summer to late summer. The matte foliage is greyish green in colour and coarse in texture. Belamcanda chinensis (blackberry lily) yields showy fruit. A specimen plant, Belamcanda chinensis (blackberry lily) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Accent, border, cut flowers, dried flowers, mass planting and specimen.
Special Characteristics Hummingbirds and butterflies are attracted to Belamcanda chinensis . Belamcanda chinensis is tolerant of drought and compacted soil.
Cautions Where conditions are favourable, Belamcanda chinensis (blackberry lily) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control. This plant is self-sowing and may spread broadly and randomly.