Candy Lily (× Pardancanda ‘Violet Stitches’)

Candy Lily

Features and Characteristics

× Pardancanda, commonly called candy lily, has flowers that closely resemble those of Belamcanda. It is a bigeneric genus (Belamcanda chinensis x Pardanthopsis dichotoma).

‘Violet Stitches’ features sprays of 6-petaled, saucer-shaped, bicolor flowers (2″ across) with alternating violet and creamy yellow petals. Flowers appear on scapes rising above the foliage to 4′ tall. Sword-shaped, iris-like leaves typically grow to 2′ tall. Flowers primarily bloom in July-August, with some sporadic continued bloom to frost. Each flower lasts only one day.

Care and Maintenance

Grow in well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Best in full sun. Tolerates summer heat and some dryish soil. Prefers sandy, humusy soils with consistent moisture. Avoid poorly drained soils. Best sited in areas with good air circulation. Plants may self seed.

Candy Lily (× Pardancanda ‘Violet Stitches’) Requirements

Hardiness zone	5 - 9
Sun light	Full Sun To Part Shade
Water	Dry To Medium
Maintenance	Low

Common Problems

No serious insect or disease problems. Susceptible to iris borer. Watch for fungal and bacterial leaf spot.

Uses

Borders. Meadows. Rock gardens.

Candy Lily (× Pardancanda ‘Violet Stitches’) Details

Common name	Candy Lily
Botanical name	× Pardancanda 'Violet Stitches'
Plant type	Herbaceous Perennial
Family	Iridaceae
Hardiness zone	5 - 9
Water	Dry To Medium
Maintenance	Low
Flower color	Violet And Creamy Yellow (Bicolor)
Flowering period	July
Height	2 - 4 Ft.
Width	0.75 To 1 Ft.