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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) — The Blackberry Lily, Belamcanda chinensis, is an easy-care perennial with a striking presence; akin to a, image 64
Iris domestica
Iris domestica
Iris domestica
Iris domestica
Iris domestica
Iris domestica
Iris domestica
Iris domestica
Iris domestica
Iris domestica
Iris domestica
Iris domestica
Iris domestica
Iris domestica
Iris domestica
Iris domestica
Iris domestica
Iris domestica
Iris domestica
Iris domestica

Photograph: James St. John, CC BY 2.0 · source

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