Description
This “lily” is actually a member of the iris family! “Iris” honors the Greek goddess of the rainbow, and these flowers add a perfect pop of color! Crimson-red spots cover the mostly orange petals, and fanned-out leaves and tall, clean stems make them ideal cut flowers. The seedheads split to reveal the namesake blackberry-like seedheads that also look lovely in in autumnal arrangements. Blackberry lilies are tough, drought-tolerant, and attract hummingbirds and other pollinators. Perennial in USDA zones 5 to 10.Â
Family:Â Iridaceae
Native:Â Russia, China, Korea, Japan, and Taiwan
Hardiness:Â Perennial in USDA zones 5 to 10
Exposure:Â Full sun to part shade
Bloom Period:Â Summer
Plant Dimensions: 24″–36″ tall, and 12″–24″ wide
Variety Info:Â 2”, 6-petalled flowers are vibrant orange with red dots, merging into stripes closer to the petal tips.
Attributes:Â Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Pollinators, Drought Tolerant, Cut Flower
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