Blackberry Lily
SKU: AM014763
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Overview
Blackberry Lily, sometimes called Leopard Lily, produces sword-like leaves topped by stunning orange flowers that are thickly mottled with crimson-red spots. Technically an iris, Blackberry Lily is quite easy to care for and often blooms in its first year. Excellent in cut flower arrnagements whether fresh or dried, this plant also produces blackish berries that look lovely in a vase. (Iris domestica)
key features
Botanical Name
Iris domestica, Belamcanda chinensis
Advantages
Easy To Grow, Low Maintenance, Naturalizes, Cut Flowers, Dried Flowers, Container Planting
Growing Zones
Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10
Light Requirements
Full Sun, Half Sun / Half Shade
Soil Moisture
Dry, Average
Mature Height
24-30" tall
Mature Spread
16-24" wide (3 bulbs per sq. ft.)
Bloom Time
Mid to late summer
SKU
AM014763
Description
This famous lily is not a lily at all, but a member of the iris family. It is native to China and Japan, but naturalizes easily here in North America. The blackberry in the name refers to the seed which are formed in large bulbous seed cases which crack open in fall revealing the shiny black seeds.
