Belamcanda chinensis 'Hello Yellow' (25) plants
Common Name: Blackberry Lily, Leopard Flower
Zones 4 to 10.
Full sun.
Plants reach 18 to 24 inches tall and 8 to 12 inches wide;
Clumping habit.
Growth rate: Moderate, slowly spreads by creeping rhizomes.
'Hello Yellow' produces a profusion of bright yellow, star-shaped flowers emerge above a compact clump of green, sword-shaped foliage. Though the typical Belamcanda flower is heavily spotted, 'Hello Yello' is not. Its foliage is sword-shaped like that of a tall bearded iris.
Belamcanda blooms for weeks in late summer, and its season of interest is extended into fall with the interesting seed pods which develop. Tan, pear-shaped pods burst open to reveal clusters of black seeds resembling blackberries, hence the common name. Through the winter they are attractive in fresh or dried flower arrangements.
Blackberry lilies are easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soils; poorly-drained soil, particularly in winter, could be fatal. Plant height varies depending on the soil conditions. A heavy layer of mulch is suggested for northern winters. For best results, divide in early spring. Plants may self-seed in optimum growing conditions which helps keep these somewhat short-lived perennials in the garden.
Excellent as a border plant, cut flower or foliage, dried flower or seed heads. Attracts butterflies .
Shipped bare root. |
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