Iris domestica, Belamcanda chinensis
Posted: July 5th, 2013, 5:01 am
| 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 |