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Iris, Blackberry Lily, Leopard Lily 'Hello Yellow'

Irisdomestica

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Family

Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Iris (EYE-ris)

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Species

domestica (doh-MESS-tik-a)

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Synonym

Belamcanda chinensis

Height

Unknown - Tell us

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

Class

Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing

Bloom Time

Unknown - Tell us

Other Details

Other details

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

Propagation Methods

Herbaceous

Seed Collecting

Unknown - Tell us

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

Unknown - Tell us

Awards (if applicable)

Unknown - Tell us

Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

Perennials

Water Requirements

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Mobile, Alabama

Dagsboro, Delaware

Weston, Florida

Lula, Georgia

Grayslake, Illinois

Washington, Illinois

Taylorsville, Kentucky

Dearborn Heights, Michigan

Royal Oak, Michigan

Lincoln, Nebraska

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Winston Salem, North Carolina

Austin, Texas

Buffalo Junction, Virginia

Kalama, Washington

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grrrlgeek

Grayslake, IL (Zone 5a) | September 2009 | positive

Very pretty flowers, grew easily in a large container with barren strawberry and baby blue rug junipers in midday sun. The seed pods are...Read More

berrygirl

Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

Medium 18-24" - Plant 12" apart. zone 4-10. Bright yellow star-shaped flowers that bloom into fall. Will be taller (to 4') in rich moist ...Read More

Gabrielle

(Zone 5a) | May 2006 | neutral

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