Light
Full sun. It flops and blooms less in shade.
Growing guide · Perennials
Iris domestica (syn. Belamcanda chinensis)
How to grow Blackberry Lily 'Freckle Face'.
Freckled flowers, then fake blackberries.
- Light
- Full sun
- Water
- Low
- Zones
- 5–10
- Size
- 18–24 in. tall, 8–12 in. wide
- Spacing
- 10–12 in. apart, in groups for impact.
- Pets
- Not on the ASPCA pet-safe list; keep it out of reach
Water
Water until established, then only in long dry spells.
Planting and soil
Plant in spring with the rhizome just below the surface.
Feeding
None needed.
Pruning
Leave pods for fall interest; cut stems and old fans down in late winter.
Through the year
Fans in spring, flowers July to August, black seed clusters September onward.
If something's off
Iris borer can attack the rhizomes; clean up old foliage in late winter. It self-sows lightly. Iris-family plants are toxic to pets.
Plays well with
Plant it with friends.
Why we stock it: Summer flowers and a fall seed display from one compact, drought-tough plant.
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