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Author: Tom Murphy VII
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Author: Bouba at fr.wikipedia
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Author: Nova
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Author: Nova
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Author: Doronenko
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Author: Nova
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Author: Doronenko
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Author: Dalgial
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Author: Francisco Manuel Blanco (O.S.A.)
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Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: cold stratify for 7 days

Germination: sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Other: Germination tends to be slow, Germinates faster in warmer temperatures.

Native to: East Asia

Native

Introduced

Iris domesticaIris domestica

In Stock: 1.207 lb (Total:1.975lb)

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0.77 lb VA

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1.21 lb VA

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Details

Germination:

98%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

11,510

Quantity:

1.21 lb

Collected in:

Virginia
Arlington

Crop year:

2023

Item ID:

1833422

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: cold stratify for 7 days

Germination: sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Other: Germination tends to be slow, Germinates faster in warmer temperatures.

Native to: East Asia

Native

Introduced

Discover the enchanting beauty of Iris domestica, commonly known as the Blackberry Lily or Leopard Lily. This captivating ornamental plant, part of the Iridaceae family, was reclassified in 2005 from the genus Belamcanda to Iris domestica based on DNA sequence evidence. Revered for its stunning, lily-like, deep orange flowers adorned with striking red spots, these blooms create an elegant display in early to mid-summer. Each flower boasts six petal-like perianth segments, with sprays emerging from wiry stems that rise gracefully above sword-shaped, medium green leaves.

Ideal for your garden, Iris domestica thrives in well-drained, average soils under full sun. While it appreciates moist conditions, avoid poorly-drained soil, especially in winter. This perennial slowly expands through creeping rhizomes and may self-seed under optimal conditions, ensuring its presence in your garden for years. The plant yields pear-shaped seed pods that, when ripe, open to reveal clusters resembling blackberries, giving the plant its common name.

Sow seeds immediately when ripe or store them with pre-chilling for optimal spring sowing in a cold frame. Germination occurs within 2-8 weeks at 20°C. Young plants are best sown individually and can be safely planted outdoors in early autumn, flowering the following year. Enhance your garden with the exotic allure of Iris domestica and enjoy its vibrant blooms and fascinating seed clusters. For more information, visit the USDA Plants Database.