| 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 |
