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blackberry lily

Iris domestica

Genus: Iris
Family: Iridaceae
Common Names: Chinese blackberry lily, Chinese leopard flower, dwarf tiger lily, leopard lily

About this plant

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

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ChalkLoam

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

East FacingWest FacingNorth FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil that does not dry out in summer, in full sun or partial shade. Frost hardy; will tolerate short spells to -10°C (14°F) if given a deep, protective mulch in winter

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

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

Pests

Generally trouble free

Diseases

Generally trouble free

Garden Uses

Uses

Flower BordersCottage InformalGround Cover

Planting Places

Wall TrainedOutdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years