Iris domestica
Family: Iridaceae
Common names: BLACKBERRY LILY, LEOPARD LILY
Synonym: Belamcanda chinensis
Native to: Central Asia, China, India, Japan
Plant
Type: perennial
Forms: erect, tufted
Max height: 3 feet
Max width: 1 foot
Flower
orange, secondary color present
Leaf
green
Horticulture
Attracts wildlife: adult butterfly, specific butterfly species
Exposure: part shade, sun
Propagates by: seed
flowers in summer
Soil types: loam, sandy
USDA Zones: zone 8 to +10 f, zone 9 to +20 f, zone 10 to +30 f
Temp. range: +10 to +40 °F
Water: regular
There are 389 species of Iris, a member of the Iridaceae family. They are also called FLAG, FLEUR-DE-LIS, or SWORD LILY.
Iris domestica, or LEOPARD LILY, is a perennial commonly found in cultivation. It grows to 3' tall by 1' wide in sun or part shade in Zones 8-10, and prefers regular watering. It's orange flowers bloom in summer.
Carterocephalus palaemon, Artic Skipper, will feed on Iris.
Swallowtails and the Monarch will also come to Iris to feed:
Battus philenor, Pipevine Swallowtail
Battus polydamas, Polydamas Swallowtail
Danaus plexippus, Monarch
Papilio cresphontes, Giant Swallowtail
Papilio eurymedon, Pale Swallowtail
Papilio multicaudata, Two-tailed Swallowtail
Papilio rutulus, Western Tiger Swallowtail
