Blackberry Lily
Iris Domestica
Overview
Blackberry Lily (Iris domestica), a perennial with sword-like leaves, showcases vivid orange blooms speckled with red spots. Flowers reach up to 2 inches across and flourish in mid-summer. Following blossoms, distinctive black seed clusters resembling blackberries emerge, contributing multi-season interest. Thriving in USDA zones 5-10, it reaches 2-3 feet in height with a 1-foot spread. Prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Deer-resistant and drought-tolerant, it's ideal for mixed borders.
Culture
- Sun
- Full, Half
- Water
- Low
- USDA zones
- 5–10
Shape & size
- Mature height
- 2–3 Ft.
- Mature width
- 1–2 Ft.
Classification
- Type
- Perennial
- Family
- Iridaceae
- Climate
- Temperate
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