Blackberry Lily Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Blackberry lilies, or Iris domestica, are ornamental plants that grow in a clump that spreads out and can grow up to 140 inches long. They have bright orange, red-spotted, six-petaled flowers. Unfortunately, if ingested, the plant contains compounds harmful to pets and humans if ingested.
Common Name |
Blackberry lily, leopard lily, leopard flower
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Plant Type
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Herbs
Perennials
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Iris domestica
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Genus
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Iris
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Family
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Iridaceae
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Order
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Asparagales
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Class
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Monocotyledons
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Blackberry Lily Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Blackberry Lily.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Blackberry Lily needs water once every
7 days in 1
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Blackberry Lily needs about 0.25 L per 7 days. |
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Blackberry Lily Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Blackberry Lily to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 8 hours
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Temperature |
65°F
to 75°F
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Humidity Preference |
Medium
Blackberry Lily prefers Medium humidity levels, between 40% and 60%. |
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Blackberry Lily Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Blackberry Lily. |
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Suitability in pots |
7L
Blackberry Lily plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 7L. |
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Soil type |
clay
loam
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
alkaline
neutral
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Blackberry Lily Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Blackberry Lily plant. |
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Maximum Height |
36 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
24 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
Bright Yellow
Orange
Red
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Characteristics |
Showy
Fruit & Berries
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Is Blackberry Lily toxic to pets? |
Yes
Blackberry Lily are poisonous to animals if ingested. |
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Garden Style |
Coastal Garden
Informal and Cottage
Patio And Containers
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Blackberry Lily Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Blackberry Lily, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
root division
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Flowering season |
summer
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Blackberry Lily Native Region |
Find out where the Blackberry Lily plant originated. |
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Country |
China
India
Japan
Korea (the Republic of)
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