Iridaceae / Iris Blackberry Lily (Belamcanda chinensis)
Plant Type: This is a non-native herbaceous plant, it is a perennial.
Leaves: The leaves are alternate. Leaves can reach 30cm in length (12inches).
Blackberry Lily
Iridaceae
Belamcanda chinensis or Blackberry Lily derives its name from the clusters of shiny black seeds exposed when seed capsules split open. Even though it is called a lily it is actually in the Iris family.
Blackberry Lily (Belamcanda)
Every 3 to 4 years after bloom is finished.
Rhizomes should be treated as iris.
Blackberry Lily, due to the sparseness and diminutive size of its early Summer flowers, is best sited in front of a solid-colored background, such as at a foundation or beside an evergreen hedge.
1. White Alyssum 2. Blackberry Lily 3. Daisies 4. Lantana 5. Marigolds 6. Pink Live-Forever (Sedum alboroseum) 7. Pink Phlox 8. Purple Aster 9. Zinnias
Wildflowers: ...
Belamcanda chinensis (Blackberry Lily, Family: Iridaceae)
Berchemia sp. (Pink Ivory, Red Ivory , Family: Rhamnaceae)
Berrya cordifolia, Espera cordifolia (Malibayo, Family: Tiliaceae ) ...
Belamcanda chinensis (Leopard Flower, Blackberry Lily)
Chasmanthe aethiopica
Chasmanthe floribunda
Crocosmia
Crocosmia crocosmiiflora (Crocosmia, Montbretia)
Crocosmia masoniorum
Crocosmia pottsii
Crocus ancyrensis ...
 See also: Blackberry, Verbena, Black-eyed Susan, Primrose, Asclepias
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