Iris domestica grow and care – geophyte of the genus Iris also known as Leopard lily or Blackberry lily, Iris domestica perennial evergreen plant used as ornamental plant, can grow in mediterranean, subtropics or temperate climate and grow in hardiness zone of 5-10.
Leaves green shape is narrow sword-shape, leaves grow in groups linked together.
Flowers color orange or yellow with dots, the flower has 6 petals.
Well-drained soil, not too much wet
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Bulb
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No, but easy
Difficulties or problems when growing:
Can be aggressive
Planting season:
Spring to autumn
Pests and diseases:
Snail, slugs
Pruning season:
Winter / Summer
How to prune:
Dead leaves
Size of the plant?
60-90 cm 24-36 inches
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Medium growing
Water requirement:
Average amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun / Half Shade
Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Bloom season:
Autumn, winter
General information about the flower:
Orange or yellow flowers with darker dots, the flower has 6 petals
Iris domestica
Planting Season: Autumn Planting, Spring Planting, Summer planting
Light exposure requirements: Full sun Plants, Part shade Plants
Climates that the plant can grow: Mediterranean Climate, Subtropics Climate, Temperate Climate
Growing speed of the plant: Average growing plants
Plant life-form: Evergreen, Geophyte, Leaf plant, Perennial plant
Plant Uses: Floristry, Ornamental plants
Requirements for watering the plant: Regularly water
Hardiness zones: Hardiness zone 10, Hardiness zone 5, Hardiness zone 6, Hardiness zone 7, Hardiness zone 8, Hardiness zone 9
Ornamental parts: Ornamental flower, Ornamental leaves, Ornamental plant
Leaf color:
Blooming season: Autumn flowers, Winter flowers
Flower colors: Orange flower, Yellow flower
Harvest Season:
Edible Parts:
Culinary uses: