Belamcanda chinensis (Blackberry Lily)

Belamcanda chinensis (Blackberry Lily) with green leaves plant growing in a nursery container

Botanical name: Belamcanda chinensis

Common name: Blackberry Lily

Family: Iridaceae

Origin: SE Asia

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 4-10?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeFull sunWater Requirement: Low. Allow soil to dry out between wateringsWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyYellow, orange flowersRed, crimson, vinous flowersSubtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Plant 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.


Image gallery: 8 images
Belamcanda chinensis (Blackberry Lily) orange flower with red speckles on tall green stems
Belamcanda chinensis (Blackberry Lily) orange flower close up with red spots on petals
Belamcanda chinensis (Blackberry Lily) with tan fruit and black seeds on a tall green plant
Belamcanda chinensis (Blackberry Lily) with tan seed pods and shiny black fruit close up
Belamcanda chinensis (Blackberry Lily) with tan seed pods and shiny black fruit close up
Belamcanda chinensis (Blackberry Lily) orange flower with dark red spots, close up photography.
Belamcanda chinensis (Blackberry Lily) orange flower with red spots, a close up image.
Belamcanda chinensis (Blackberry Lily) orange flower close up with dark red spots and yellow stamens


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