Description: 20 seeds from Blackberry or Leopard Lily / Belamcanda Chinensis seeds harvested Summer of 2023 - open-pollinated grown without herbicides or pesticides. Grows Iris-like leaves and generates flower stalks in early summer for a few weeks of floating 2-inch orange spotted flowers. In fall, produces the blackberry-like seeds - non-edible. Grows as a perennial up to zone 4 and will self-seed. Easy to grow, doesn't require upkeep or much watering, and not bothered by pests. Likes to grow next to sidewalk/rocks. Germination rate 70+% at 80 F in 10-24 days. Shipped via first-class mail. US buyers only. From University of Wisconsin: "Blackberry lily, also referred to as leopard lily and several other common names, is a short-lived perennial native to eastern Russia, China and Japan. This plant is not a true lily, but is a member of the iris family (Iridaceae) with the name Belamcanda chinensis. However, recent evidence suggests it is more closely related to Iris. This perennial plant is easily grown from seed, and will flower the first season if started early enough. Sow the seed ¼” deep in warm soil (indoors in pots 6-8 weeks before planting outside or in the garden after the danger of frost has passed). Keep the seedbed evenly moist and germination should occur in 1-2 weeks. Seedlings are easily transplanted. This species can also be propagated by division in spring or early autumn. Despite the fact that some reputable references suggest it is hardy only in zones 8-10, it survives and flowers reliably in zone 4."
Price: 2.3 USD
Location: Omaha, Nebraska
End Time: 2024-04-05T01:23:42.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Climate: Humid Continental
Common Name: Blackberry Leopard Lily
Color: Orange
Indoor/Outdoor: Outdoor
Brand: Unbranded
Season of Interest: Summer
Type: Vegetable Seeds
Life Cycle: Perennial
Watering: Light
Genus: Belamcanda Chinensis
Sunlight: Full Sun, Low Sun, Medium Sun
Features: Flowering, Open-Pollinating
Cultivating Difficulty: Moderate
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States