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Leopard
Flower,
Blackberry Lily
Belamcanda |
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Description:
The flower stalks of the Leopard Flower rise above the foliage 12-18 inches. Black
berries will form if the flowers are not dead-headed and are very nice for winter
interest.
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| Common Name: |
Leopard Flower, Blackberry Lily |
| Botanical
Name: |
Belamcanda |
| Type: |
Perennial |
| Soil
Preference: |
Tolerates drought and some salt and will
grow in dry to moist soil but prefers well-drained, loamy, sandy or clay soils with a pH
of acidic to slightly alkaline (less than 6.8-7.7) |
| Light
Requirements: |
Full sun, partial sun, partial shade |
| Attributes: |
Attracts butterflies and serves as a butterfly nectar source.
Suitable for cut and dried flowers. Good for naturalizing or in the border. |
| Pests: |
Iris borer |
| Diseases: |
Leaf spot, Anthracnose |
| Good Companion
Plants: |
Bee Balm,
Black-Eyed Susan,
Blanket Flower,
Miscanthus, Silver Mound,
Speedwell, St. John's Wort,
Willowleaf Sunflower |
| Care: |
Cut back to 6 inches in the fall and remove dead foliage in
the spring. Mulch well for winter. Fertilize with Plant-tone or a water-soluble
fertilizer. Divide if necessary in spring or fall. Planting Instructions: Perennials |
| Varieties: |
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Belamcanda
chinensis
Leopard Lily
zones 4-10
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| Description: The star-like one inch flowers on this species are orange and
heavily spotted with crimson. The bizarre seed pods display a large cluster of black
seeds, resembling blackberries. |
| Bloom Color: |
Orange (spotty) |
| Bloom Time: |
July-September |
| Foliage Color: |
Green |
| Height: |
36" |
| Spread: |
18" |
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