Blackberry Lily, Leopard Lily
Irisdomestica 'Freckle Face'

Family: Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Iris (EYE-ris)
Species: domestica (doh-MESS-tik-a)
Cultivar: Freckle Face

Synonym:Belamcanda chinensis

Height

Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Danger
Full Sun

Bloom Color
Seed is poisonous if ingested
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Foliage
Red
Orange
Red-Orange
Bright Yellow

Other details
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Propagation Methods
Herbaceous

Seed Collecting

Soil pH requirements
By dividing the rootball
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
From seed; sow indoors before last frost

Patent Information

Class
Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing

Bloom Time

Awards (if applicable)

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics
Perennials

Water Requirements

Where to Grow