Iris domestica, Belamcanda chinensis

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Botanical Name	Iris domestica, Belamcanda chinenis (older name)
Family	Iridaceae
Genus	leopard flower
Specie
Local Name in Urdu	Iris (so called by the nurserymen)
Common Name	Leopard lily
Life Cycle	perennial
Cultivar Name	NA
Category(Bush/Vine/Tree)	Small plant
Height	around 3 feet
Spacing	Grows closely
Flowering Months	Summer time
Flower Color	Orange with red dots
Growing Areas	Warm areas
Frost Tender	Yes
Exposure	Full sun
Soil pH	No specific issues
Propagation	Divide rhizomes and saplings that grow from the bases
Uses	Ornamental, Medicical
Other Details	Iris domestica, or leopard lily, is so called because the flowers are colored and spotted like leopard. Very easy to grow and require no special maintenance. It can be easily grown in pots. Flowers are not fragrant. The leaves are flattened fans. Current research is underway to treat one specific cancer from this plant. Requires well drained soil. Image reference: Wikipedia