Blackberry lilies are named for their glossy black seeds which look nearly identical to an actual blackberry. They have beautiful orange flowers with darker spots on long graceful stems above strappy green foliage.
Latin Name
Iris domestica
Family
Iridaceae
Also Known As
Leopard Lily
Type of Plant
Perennials
Bloom Season
July - August
Seasons
Summer
Fall
Specifications
Max Height: 3'
Max Spread: 2'
Uses
Sunlight Exposure
Full Sun
Tolerances
Toxicity
Do not ingest
Colors
Native Range
Central Asia, India, China, Japan
History
Lady Jean Skipwith planted these in her Virginia garden in 1793.
Other Details
Sold at Mount Vernon
Planted at Mount Vernon
Hardiness Zones
Average annual extreme minimum temperature 1976-2005
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