Blackberry Lily

Blackberry lily ‘Freckle Face’ is an upright, clump-forming perennial with sword-shaped leaves and brilliant orange flowers marked by red speckles. The flowers appear in late summer, followed by tan pods that split open to reveal glossy black seeds. ## Flowering and landscape use [Walters Gardens](https://www.waltersgardens.com/variety.php?ID=BELFF) identifies this exact selection and describes weeks of late-summer flowering and persistent seed displays into winter. The flowers suit a sunny border where the seedpods can remain visible. [Kew’s Plants of the World Online](https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:436184-1) treats the species name Belamcanda chinensis as a synonym of Iris domestica; Walters and the [RHS cultivar profile](https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/207735/belamcanda-chinensis-freckle-face/details) use Belamcanda chinensis ‘Freckle Face’ for the named selection. ## Size and siting Walters lists the cultivar at 18–24 inches tall and 8–12 inches wide, in USDA zones 4–10. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. The breeder notes that height can vary with growing conditions. ## Maintenance Keep the soil drained, especially in winter, and water during establishment. Walters recommends winter mulch in colder areas and division in early spring when clumps need it. Leave seedpods for winter interest or remove them before seed dispersal.