Blackberry Lily

Iris domestica

Design with this plant

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 5–10Climate Temperate

Blackberry Lily (Iris domestica) — Growing up to 2-3 feet tall and 1 foot wide

Culture

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

Shape & size

Mature height: 2–3 Ft.

Classification

Family: Iridaceae
Climate: Temperate

See full data, regional cultivation notes, full-resolution photos, and design tools. Build a client presentation around this plant.

Start your 14-day trial

Photos (73)

Blackberry Lily (Iris domestica) — is a striking perennial well-suited for a vibrant and dynamic garden design; characterized by its bright orange, image 71

Related plants

Reticulated Iris (Iris Reticulata) — The Reticulated Iris (Iris reticulata) is a spring-blooming bulbous perennial

Reticulated Iris

Iris Reticulata

Full · Zones 5–9

Pink Watsonia (Watsonia Strains Pink) — or Watsonia borbonica 'Pink'

Pink Watsonia

Watsonia Strains Pink

Full · Zones 9–10

Idaho Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium Idahoense) — is a charming perennial with grassy foliage reaching up to 12 inches tall

Idaho Blue-Eyed Grass

Sisyrinchium Idahoense

Full · Zones 5–7

Sparaxis, Harlequin Flower (Sparaxis Tricolor) — is a vibrant bulbous perennial showcasing a star-shaped display of multicolored petals

Sparaxis, Harlequin Flower

Sparaxis Tricolor

Full · Zones 3–10

Del Norte Iris (Iris Innominata) — Del Norte Iris (Iris innominata) is a Pacific Coast native

Del Norte Iris

Iris Innominata

Full · Zones 8–10

Iris Species (Iris Spp.) — offer a captivating array of colors, often with intricate patterns

Iris Species

Iris Spp.

Full · Zones 7–9