Iris, Blackberry Lily, Leopard Lily 'Hello Yellow'
Iris domestica
| Family: | Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Iris (EYE-ris) (Info) |
| Species: | domestica (doh-MESS-tik-a) (Info) |
| Cultivar: | Hello Yellow |
| Additional cultivar information: | (aka Hello Yello) |
| Synonym: | Belamcanda chinensis |
Class:
Height:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing:
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness:
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)
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Danger:
Seed is poisonous if ingested
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color:
Red
Orange
Red-Orange
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time:
Foliage:
Herbaceous
Other details:
Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information:
Propagation Methods:
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
Seed Collecting:
Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing
Awards (if applicable):
Foliage Color:
Bloom Characteristics:
Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Where to Grow:
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
show allGardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Positive | On Sep 12, 2009, grrrlgeek from Grayslake, IL (Zone 5a) wrote: Very pretty flowers, grew easily in a large container with barren strawberry and baby blue rug junipers in midday sun. The seed pods are supposed to look like blackberries--they're forming now so we'll see. |
| Neutral | On Mar 19, 2007, berrygirl from Braselton, GA (Zone 8a) wrote: 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 soil. Resembles an Iris with its strong sword foliage. Tropical-like flowers in the summer age to an ornamental seed pod which dries nicely for arrangements. |
| Neutral | On May 15, 2006, Gabrielle from (Zone 5a) wrote: Also known as 'Hello Yello' |
