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 |