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Blackberry Lily needs partial shade to full sun. Let the soil dry in between waterings. Fertilize monthly during the growing season. In the winter months, water sparingly. If grown outside, plant rhizomes 1 inch deep in a well-drained soil.

Propagation: Belamcanda chinensis is propagated by division of rhizomes or by seed. Plants from seed will usually bloom in the first year. Plant seed 1/2" deep in good potting soil and transplant to container or to outside when large enough to handle.

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Belamcanda chinensis. 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. Fan-shaped leaves will reach 2 to 3 feet. Lily-like flowers range in color from orange-red to yellow. They are hardy from zones 5 -10 in the U.S. Blackberry Lilies are native to China and Japan.

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