blackberry lily

Also known as: Chinese blackberry lily; Chinese leopard flower; dwarf tiger lily; leopard lily

I. domestica has narrow leaves to 20cm long, and yellow of reddish-orange flowers 4cm wide, heavily spotted with deep red, and followed by green seed pods splitting to reveal several conspicuous, glossy black seeds

Scientific classification

Species: blackberry lily (Iris domestica)
Genus: Iris
Family: Iridaceae

Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Herbaceous Perennial
Plant type: 0.5-1 metres
Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Ideal temperature

blackberry lily pictures

Distribution of blackberry lily

Distribution map

Plant distribution

Native
Introduced
Cultivated

Source：WCVP v16 · Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew · CC BY 3.0 · Boundaries：WGSRPD / TDWG

Culture

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Toxicity

Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Quick identification of blackberry lily

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blackberry lily care guide

Medium moisture in growth, then drier once flowering fully finishes
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
Sunlight: Information to be completed
Ideal temperature

Watering

Medium moisture in growth, then drier once flowering fully finishes

Fertilizing

Diluted iris feed every three to four weeks during spring bloom

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed in a cold frame in spring. Divide in spring

Growing

Thrives in a sunny position, in moist but well-drained, ideally neutral to slightly acid soil. Will tolerate some dappled shade, though they flower best in full sun. Mulch in winter

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