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Blackberry Lily

Iris domestica

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Overview

The Blackberry Lily, Belamcanda chinensis, is an easy-care perennial with a striking presence. Growing up to 2-3 feet tall and 1 foot wide, it boasts vibrant orange flowers speckled with red dots, akin to a leopard's spots, which bloom in midsummer. This hardy plant prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. After blossoms fade, clusters of shiny black seeds resembling blackberries provide lasting ornamental interest. Zones 5-10.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 5–10Type PerennialClimate Temperate
Blackberry Lily (Iris domestica) — After blossoms fade, clusters of shiny black seeds resembling blackberries provide lasting ornamental interest

Culture

Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Medium
USDA zones
5–10

Shape & size

Mature height
2–3 Ft.

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Iridaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Blackberry Lily (Iris domestica) — When incorporating into a design
Blackberry Lily (Iris domestica) — akin to a leopard's spots, image 25
Blackberry Lily (Iris domestica) — akin to a leopard's spots, image 67
Blackberry Lily (Iris domestica) — Hardy in USDA Zones 5 through 10, Belamcanda chinensis proves to be a resilient choice for many climates; akin to a
Blackberry Lily (Iris domestica) — multi-colored and orange and red flowers in the garden; akin to a leopard's spots, image 61
Blackberry Lily (Iris domestica) — After blossoms fade, clusters of shiny black seeds resembling blackberries provide lasting ornamental interest; consider
Blackberry Lily (Iris domestica) — is a striking perennial well-suited for a vibrant and dynamic garden design; characterized by its bright orange flowers
Blackberry Lily (Iris domestica) — Growing up to 2-3 feet tall and 1 foot wide; characterized by its bright orange flowers speckled with red, image 65
Blackberry Lily (Iris domestica) — This hardy plant prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil; characterized by its bright orange flowers
Blackberry Lily (Iris domestica) — perennial for full or half or shade
Blackberry Lily (Iris domestica) — consider grouping these lilies in masses or as a border to achieve a significant impact, image 39
Blackberry Lily (Iris domestica) — Characterized by its bright orange flowers speckled with red
Blackberry Lily (Iris domestica) — providing extended visual interest into the fall; characterized by its bright orange flowers speckled with red
Blackberry Lily (Iris domestica) — Hardy in USDA Zones 5 through 10, Belamcanda chinensis proves to be a resilient choice for many climates; akin, image 58
Blackberry Lily (Iris domestica) — is a striking perennial well-suited for a vibrant and dynamic garden design; characterized by its bright orange, image 71
Blackberry Lily (Iris domestica) — This herbaceous plant reaches an average height of 24 to 36 inches and spreads out to about 12 to 18 inches
Blackberry Lily (Iris domestica) — perennial with multi-colored and orange and red blooms
Blackberry Lily (Iris domestica) — This herbaceous plant reaches an average height of 24 to 36 inches and spreads out to about 12 to 18 inches, image 51
Blackberry Lily (Iris domestica) — yet noticeable display in any landscape; akin to a leopard's spots
Blackberry Lily (Iris domestica) — it boasts vibrant orange flowers speckled with red dots; consider grouping these lilies in masses or as a border to achieve
Blackberry Lily (Iris domestica) — After blossoms fade, clusters of shiny black seeds resembling blackberries provide lasting ornamental interest, image 48
Blackberry Lily (Iris domestica) — is a striking perennial well-suited for a vibrant and dynamic garden design
Blackberry Lily (Iris domestica) — This herbaceous plant reaches an average height of 24 to 36 inches and spreads out to about 12 to 18 inches, image 72
Blackberry Lily (Iris domestica) — providing extended visual interest into the fall
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