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Blackberry Lily

Name: Blackberry Lily
Brand: Select Seeds, Co.
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Belamcanda chinensis syn. Iris domestica

In the early 1800s blackberry lily was called Chinese Ixia, referring to its native land. Fan-shaped leaf blades hold sprays of bright red-speckled flowers, each lasting but a day, to be followed by many more during its summer bloom time. Then, in early fall, seed capsules split open from their papery enclosure to reveal glistening blackberry cones prized in dried arrangements. Grow in groups mid-border in moist but well-drained sites.

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SOWING INSTRUCTIONS

Depth:

Surface sow and firm in.

Sprout Time:

20-50 days

Starting Indoors:

Ten-12 weeks before last frost, sow in pots, covering with humidity dome with to retain moisture while seeds germinate. Keep at 60-75°F. Water from bottom once germination has occurred, keeping lightly moist but not saturated. A pre-chill at 35-40°F for 1-2 months may increase germination.

Starting Outdoors:

Direct sow in early spring. Germination rates outdoors may vary depending on weather conditions—be patient.

WHEN TO SET OUTSIDE

After all danger of frost has passed.

PLACEMENT & CULTIVATION

Blackberry lily has strap-like foliage resembling iris leaves and bright orange speckled flowers. But the main attraction is yet to come. Once the flowers have faded, the thimbles of ripening seeds look remarkably similar to glistening blackberries and are perfect for wintertime bouquets. Avoid wet soils in winter for a longer-lived plant and divide it in spring every two to three years or allow seedlings to emerge from self-sowing to revitalize the bed. Space the plants 8" apart and provide support if the soil is rich.

Final Spacing:

Water Requirements:

Low Water Use

Watering Details:

Drought tolerant once fully established; water during particularly dry spells.

Soil pH:

Acidic to slightly alkaline

Fertilizer:

Mix about 2" of compost into the soil before planting and topdress with about 1" every spring and mix in.

Diseases & Pests:

No serious insect or disease problems. Iris borers may damage leaves and cause rot of rhizomes. Dig and remove affected parts of rhizomes and remove spent foliage in late fall or very early spring.

When to Cut for Bouquets:

Harvest for decorative seed heads for dried arrangements.

Details

Approximate Seeds Per Packet

Lifecycle

Perennial

Perennial Hardiness Zone

Mature Size

2-2.5' h x 15-18" w

Sun

Full sun to partial shade

Soil

Regular to rich, well-drained

Season

Summer

Color

Orange with red freckling

Features

Great Cut Flower

Deer Resistant

Heat or Drought Tolerant

SOWING INSTRUCTIONS

Depth:

Surface sow and firm in.

Sprout Time:

20-50 days

Starting Indoors:

Starting Outdoors:

Direct sow in early spring. Germination rates outdoors may vary depending on weather conditions—be patient.

WHEN TO SET OUTSIDE

After all danger of frost has passed.

PLACEMENT & CULTIVATION

Final Spacing:

Water Requirements:

Low Water Use

Watering Details:

Drought tolerant once fully established; water during particularly dry spells.

Soil pH:

Acidic to slightly alkaline

Fertilizer:

Mix about 2" of compost into the soil before planting and topdress with about 1" every spring and mix in.

Diseases & Pests:

No serious insect or disease problems. Iris borers may damage leaves and cause rot of rhizomes. Dig and remove affected parts of rhizomes and remove spent foliage in late fall or very early spring.

When to Cut for Bouquets:

Harvest for decorative seed heads for dried arrangements.

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