Belamcanda chinensis 'Freckle Face' (also known as Blackberry Lily 'Freckle Face') is an easy, eye-catching summer bloomer grown for its spotted, starry flowers and its unique seed display later in the season. You get upright, iris-like foliage and slender stems topped with tangerine-orange blooms dotted with red freckles, followed by pods that open to reveal glossy black seeds that look like tiny blackberries.

Plant it where you can appreciate the show: in a perennial border, mixed bed, or as a repeated accent along a walkway. Mature plants typically reach about 24-30 inches tall, with a clumping habit that fits well among other mid-border perennials. The bloom season is a highlight in mid to late summer, with multiple flowers opening over several weeks for extended color.

For best performance, give your Belamcanda chinensis 'Freckle Face' full sun to part shade and well-drained soil. Good drainage is especially important through winter. Once established, it handles short dry spells better than many summer-flowering perennials, but it appreciates occasional watering during prolonged heat. Keep the planting area relatively weed-free as it fills in, and avoid consistently soggy sites.

After flowering, you can leave the ornamental pods for fall interest or cut stems for a tidier look. In colder areas, allow the foliage to yellow and die back naturally, then cut it down. If your clump becomes crowded, divide and replant to keep growth strong and flowering generous.

Specifications

• Cold hardiness zone: 5-10 (-20 degrees F) - Contact your local extension to confirm hardiness if you are in a fringe zone (we cannot guarantee hardiness in fringe zones)
• Light: Full sun   Part sun
• Mature height: 24-30"
• Spread: 20-24"
• Tolerant of: Drought
• Attracts: Butterflies
• Good for borders & edging: Yes

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