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Iris domestica

Iris domestica

blackberry lily
'Hello Yellow'

Synonym(s) Belamcanda chinensis

Common name blackberry lily

Family iridaceae

Life cycle perennial (Z5-10)

Flowers red-dotted orange (summer)

Size 2-3' tall, 1-2' wide

Light full sun

Cultural notes average soil

Seed ripens late September

Flowers are followed by clusters of shiny black berries. Foliage is iris-like, stays nice through season. I'll probably always think of this as Belamcanda chinensis, but the taxonomists have decided it's an iris now. So be it. We have the common speckled version, as well as offspring of the 'Hello Yellow' cultivar, which stays smaller with bright creamy yellow flowers.

In our garden, this plant grows in the following areas: back yard island, the lane, orchard nursery area

Seed for this plant is included on my seed trade list

About my plant portraits

Some helpful links to other websites

	Kemper plant portrait	plant info and a nice photo, too
	natureproducts.net	scroll half-way down the page for a beautiful close-up photo

Seed-starting details for this plant

Gave 5w cold, then 70F, with G starting after 1d
Seed for 'Hello Yellow' from '05 trade. Baggy 35F (4w) - 70F (65%G, 7-29d)

Be patient with these - germination extends over several weeks. Not sure if cold stage is required, I've never tried without.

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Last modified: August 18, 2008
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