How to grow Blackberry Lily

Iris domestica

Clumps will expand slowly by creeping rhizomes. Although they are short lived perennials they can renew by self seeding in optimal conditions.3

Growing Blackberry Lily from seed

Very easy to grow from seeds, even though it takes long sprouting. The black shell on the seed needs to be let dry before planting. Remove the seed and then you are ready to plant. Most seeds will sprout.

How long does Blackberry Lily take to grow?

These estimates for how long Blackberry Lily takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.

Days to Germination How long does it take Blackberry Lily to germinate?
24 days

Average 24 days | Min 18 days | Max 36 days (2)

Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Blackberry Lily?
+ 39 days

Average 39 days | Min 39 days | Max 39 days (1)

Days to Maturity How long until Blackberry Lily is ready for harvest / bloom?
+ 318 days

Average 318 days | Min 318 days | Max 318 days (2)

Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Blackberry Lily?
= 381 days

Blackberry Lily Etymology

The name blackberry lily comes from the appearance of the seeds.1

The Genus name comes from the Greek goddess of the rainbow.3

Other names for Blackberry Lily

Leopard Lily

Iris domestica

Footnotes

1 Missouri Botanical Garden

2 https://www.swallowtailgardenseeds.com/perennials/blackberry_lily.html

3 http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=b690


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