Product Description
Belamcanda chinensis 'Freckle Face' (25) Bare Root Plants
Common Name: Blackberry Lily, Leopard Flower
'Freckle Face' produces a profusion of two-inch wide, brilliant orange blossoms with heavy red specking and shading on each of the six overlapping petals. They emerge atop mid-sized plants with green, sword-shaped foliage like that of a tall bearded iris. Resistant to leaf spot.
Belamcanda blooms for weeks in late summer, and its season of interest is extended into fall with the interesting seed pods which develop. Tan, pear-shaped pods burst open to reveal clusters of black seeds resembling blackberries, hence the common name. Through the winter they are attractive in fresh or dried flower arrangements.
Blackberry lilies are easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soils; poorly-drained soil, particularly in winter, could be fatal. Plant height varies depending on the soil conditions. A heavy layer of mulch is suggested for northern winters. For best results, divide in early spring. Plants may self-seed in optimum growing conditions which helps keep these somewhat short-lived perennials in the garden.
Height: 18.0-24.0 Inches
Spread: 8.0-12.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones: 4,5,6,7,8,9,10
Flower Color: Gold/Orange Shades
Foliage Color: Green shades
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Low to Average Water Needs
Average to Fertile Soil Quality
Bloomtime: Late Summer
Attracts Butterflies
Seasonal Interest: Dried Seed Heads
Growth Rate: Medium
Border Plant, Cut Flower, Dried Flower