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Blackberry Lily Seeds

Blackberry Lily Seeds

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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.

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Variety Info

Family: Iridaceae

Native: Russia, China, Korea, Japan, and Taiwan

Hardiness: Perennial in USDA zones 5 to 10

Exposure: Full sun to part shade

Bloom Period: Summer

Plant Dimensions: 24"–36" tall, and 12"–24" wide

Variety Info: 2'', 6-petalled flowers are vibrant orange with red dots, merging into stripes closer to the petal tips.

Attributes: Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Pollinators, Drought Tolerant, Cut Flower

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Sowing Info

When to Sow Outside: 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date or in fall for spring germination.

When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED. 8 to 10 weeks before your average last frost date. The ideal soil temperature for germination is 65°–85°F.

Days to Emerge: 14–60 days

Seed Depth: Barely cover

Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds 6"–8"

Thinning: When plants are 2" tall, thin to one every 6"–8"

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Growing Info

Harvesting: Harvest flowers in the morning, when the stem has one or two open flowers. Seed heads may also be harvested for bouquets. Harvest seed heads when they are green or once they have opened to reveal the black seed pods. For longest vase life, change vase water frequently.

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  • susan p.
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    11/5/24
    5 Stars

    I live in Zone 5 and this iris/lily took 2 seasons to bloom but is totally worth it! The flowers are delicate but colorful and bloom over a long period if the seed pods are removed.

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  • Karen M.
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    9/28/24
    5 Stars

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  • Francesca N.
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    9/13/24
    5 Stars

    What drew me in was the description mentioning a goddess. I purely buy seeds that have lively descriptions. I go out of my way to buy plants that harken to goddesses, and this plant fit the bill perfectly. Thanks so much Botanical Interests and Epic Gardening for such a beautiful inspired plant! Keep up the good work, and I would love to see more goddess inspired plants that swing that way!

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  • diane g.
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    8/30/24
    5 Stars

    I love your seeds - I could get them at Ace Hardware but you have more selection on line - I just wish you would do something about your shipping charges - it would be great if you lowered the purchase amount for free shipping

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  • Lori W.
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    8/21/24
    5 Stars

    I picked up a package of seeds from the feed store and started my Blackberry Lilies last summer. I wasn’t expecting them to flower this year but was pleasantly surprised when they flowered abundantly. The orange-red petals are stunningly vibrant. I love them so much that I ordered another pack online.

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