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A. Flowering Characteristics
Belamcanda flowers in early summer (July) for
about 4 weeks. Plants are 30-36 inches tall.
B. General Characteristics
1. Origin of species: Eastern Asia
2. Common names: Blackberry lily
3. Geophyte organ: Rhizome
4. Hardiness type: Semi-Hardy - Injured at temperatures
below 28 degrees F (-2C) when planted.
5. Natural reproductive systems and growth and
development requirements: Reproduces by seed and
rhizome growth and require a warm (70 to 85F)
- cool (32 to 45F) - warm (70 to 85F) annual thermoperiodic
cycle.
6. Primary uses: Beds, exhibition bulbs, and woodland
gardens.
C. Cultural Information
1. Bulb sizes: Information not available.
2. Planting density: 3-4 inches apart, 6-9 per
sq. ft.
3. Planting depth: 5 inches to base of the rhizome.
4. Planting time: Spring
5. Perennialization habit: 1990 USDA Climatic
Zones 6 to 7 with mulch, 8 to 11 without mulch.
6. Light requirements: Full sunlight to PM only
sunlight.
7. Moisture: Tolerates summer drought.
8. Animal susceptibility: Not reported.
D. Companion Plants:
Centaurea dealbata, Coreopsis, Digitalis, Hemerocallis
(yellow cvs.), Kniphofia (yellow cvs.), Leucanthemum
(Shasta Daisies), Peonies (white and yellow cvs.),
Rudbeckia, Salvia, Verbascum, Buddleia, Hibiscus
syriacus, Acer palmatum, Lagerstroemia.
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