Blackberry Lily (Iris domestica)

Name: Blackberry Lily (Iris domestica)
Brand: Sow Exotic
Price: 59.95 USD
Availability: InStock

$59.95

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Pot Size

Large Coconut Coir Pot

Pack Size

Single

4-Pack (Save 15%)

Quantity

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Pollinator Magnet with Bold Spotted Blooms and Shiny Seed Surprise

Blackberry Lily (Iris domestica, formerly Belamcanda chinensis) is a striking ornamental and medicinal plant known for its orange flowers speckled with red spots—followed by seedpods that burst open to reveal clusters of shiny black seeds resembling blackberries. Native to East Asia and long used in traditional Chinese medicine, Blackberry Lily brings both bold beauty and herbal utility to your garden.

This easy-to-grow perennial is heat-tolerant, drought-resistant, and blooms abundantly in summer, attracting butterflies, bees, and admiration from all who pass by. Its roots have historically been used in herbal formulas for respiratory support, while the plant’s unusual seed display adds late-season interest and ornamental flair.

Why You'll Love It:

Stunning orange-red spotted flowers followed by blackberry-like seedpods
Loved by pollinators and garden designers alike
Drought-tolerant, heat-loving, and easy to grow
Roots used in traditional Chinese medicine
Unique summer-to-fall garden interest for food forests and flower beds

Growing Tips:

Plant in full sun for best flowering and seed production
Water regularly during establishment; drought-tolerant once mature
Deadhead to encourage more blooms or leave pods for seed display
Divide clumps every few years to maintain vigor
Harvest seeds in fall or let them self-sow naturally

Scientific Name	Iris domestica (syn. Belamcanda chinensis)
Common Names	Blackberry Lily, Leopard Lily, She Gan
Family	Iridaceae (Iris Family)
Origin	East Asia
Plant Type	Flowering Perennial / Medicinal Herb
Life Cycle	Perennial
Food Forest Layer	Herb Layer / Groundcover
Mature Size	2–3 ft tall and wide
Light	Full Sun
Water Needs	Low to Moderate
Harvest Season	Summer (flowers), Fall (seedpods, roots)
Time to Harvest	0–1 years for seedpods or roots
Self-Fertile	Yes
Growth Rate	Moderate
Zones	USDA Zones 5–10
Florida Native	No
Propagation	Seeds, Rhizome Division
Seasonal Characteristics	Deciduous; flowers in summer, seeds in fall

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