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Features
Family
Iridaceae
Native
Russia, China, Korea, Japan, and Taiwan
Life Cycle
Perennial
Plant Height
Tall (Greater than 24")
Flower Color
Orange
Bloom Season
Summer
Further Information
Plant Characteristics
- Attracts Hummingbirds
- Attracts Pollinators
- Cut Flower
Growing Conditions
Drought Tolerant
About Blackberry Lily Seeds
Iris domestica
2'', 6-petalled flowers are vibrant orange with red dots, merging into stripes closer to the petal tips.
Planting More Flowers
Plant Spacing
A group of 3 seeds 6"–8"
Hardiness Zones
10, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Light Required
Full sun to part shade
Plant Height
Tall (Greater than 24")
Planting Depth
Barely cover
Planting Details
| 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" |
| Germination | 14–60 days |
| Start Indoors | RECOMMENDED. 8 to 10 weeks before your average last frost date. The ideal soil temperature for germination is 65°–85°F. |
| Direct Sow | 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date or in fall for spring germination. |
| Growing & 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. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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