Blackberry Lily, Belamcanda chinensis, has a deceptive name. It is actually not a lily but a member of the iris family. The foliage is sword-like, similar to an iris, and matures to 3′ tall. In the heat of the summer, this perennial has deep orange tropical flowers with red spots. Though the individual flowers are small, each stem produces many flowers. The name Blackberry Lily is actually in recognition of the cluster of black seeds. The seedpods can be left in the garden for more plants or cut and used in floral arrangements. In addition to propagating plants by seed, mature clumps of Blackberry Lily can be divided and shared with others or replanted in the garden.
Blackberry Lily is hardy in zones 5-10 and prefers a well drained location in part shade to full sun.
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