An unusual species iris, with petals of equal size, opening to a shallow-bowl shape. Orange, but heavily spotted with red. Takes a richer soil than the bearded irises. From eastern Asia, but still fully hardy. One of the parents of I. × norrisii, the candy lily. (Synonym Belamcanda chinensis). Harmful if eaten.
Iris domestica
Blackberry lily
Details
| Aspect | Sun or part shade |
| Flower Colour | Orange | Red |
| Flowering Period | Jun | Jul | Aug |
| Foliage | Not evergreen |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
| Hardiness | Fully hardy |
| Height | 1m |
| Soil | Most types |
| Spread | 20cm |
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