(Belamcanda chinensis)
Belamcanda chinensis is native to Asia. Thomas Jefferson grew this heirloom flower in his garden at Monticello. It is an unusual perennial for a beautiful late summer blooming border. The flower resembles a miniature Day Lily but it is actually a member of the Iris family. Sword like rich green leaves and clusters of delightfully speckled flowers develop in waves from mid June to late September. The blooms are followed by the Blackberry-like seed formation when the pods dry and open. Great for single cuts or in arrangements.
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| Other Names: | | Leopard Lily, She-gan |
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| Flowers: | | Orange-yellow petals with red-purple spots |
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| Foliage: | | Green flat iris-like leaves |
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| Fruit: | | None |
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| Lifecycle: | | 2 (0: N/A, 1: annual, 2: perennial, 3: biennial) |
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| Height: | | 30 inches |
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| Diameter: | | 8 inches |
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| Heirloom: | | yes |
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| Container Planting: | | yes |
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Cultural Requirements:
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| USDA Zones: | | 4 to 10 |
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| Soil: | | Rocky clay to fertile loam |
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| Propagation / Germination: | | Sow indoors in winter early spring about 10 weeks before the last frost date. Barely cover the seeds, then refrigerate 3 weeks. Remove and keep soil moist above 72 degrees. |
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| Spacing: | | 8 inch minimum recommended |
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| Sun: | | Part shade to full sun |
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| Water: | | Moist but not soggy |
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| Pests and Diseases: | | Iris Root bore in hotter wet soil climates |
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Here on the farm, we are dedicated to produce healthy, quality blood-line Paint and Quarter horses through selective breeding in a natural environment. Our hay fields, pastures and gardens are sprayed with compost tea that we brew ourselves.
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