Iris domestica

Leopard Flower, Blackberry Lily

Family: Iridaceae Iris


Type Perennial
USDA Hardiness range 4B - 10A
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Orange, yellow
Bloom time Mid Summer to Early Fall
Water needs Dry to moist
Landscape uses Border, container, massing, woodland garden
Height 19" to 24" / 50cm to 60cm
Spread 12" to 36" / 30cm to 90cm
Growth rate Fast
Persistence Evergreen, needles or needle-like
Bloom attributes Suitable for cut flowers, suitable for dried flowers
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Black
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, loamy
Form Upright or erect
Attributes and features Naturalizing