Blackberry lily
This uncommon perennial is grown for its unusual black berries that form in clusters when its seedpods split open in fall. They are fascinating to behold in the garden and often brought indoors for arrangements.
In summer, this easy-care iris relative bears small orange or yellow flowers dotted with red. Plants are short-lived, but self-sow to replace themselves.
- Light:
- Sun,Part Sun
- Zones:
- 5-10
- Plant Type:
- Perennial,Bulb
- Plant Height:
- 24-40 inches tall
- Plant Width:
- 15-20 inches wide
- Landscape Uses:
- Containers,Beds & Borders
- Special Features:
- Flowers,Fall Color,Winter Interest,Cut Flowers,Dried Flowers,Drought Tolerant,Easy to Grow
Blanket flower
The orange, yellow, and red blooms of blanket flower pick up on the colors in blackberry lily blooms. It makes a perfect low-growing companion in a hot, sunny border.
SpurgeSurround blackberry lily with mounded cushion spurge for a long season of interest. Cushion spurge blooms in early spring and develops wonderful fall color. Blackberry lily blooms midsummer and produces berries in fall.
Globe thistlePrickly globe thistle makes a good textural companion to the spiky foliage of blackberry lily. Its steel blue flowers complement the orange tones of blackberry lily blooms.
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