Candy Lily

Candy Lily ‘Miss Amanda’ is retained here as the named selection in the catalog; available references describe Candy Lilies as a group rather than documenting this selection’s exact traits. The group is an iris hybrid with fan-shaped, iris-like foliage and showy summer flowers in a range of colors. The [North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/iris-x-norrisii/common-name/pardancanda/) treats Candy Lily as Iris × norrisii and provides the general growing profile below. ## Flowers and garden use Candy Lilies are short-lived herbaceous perennials that can flower repeatedly over several summer weeks. Individual flowers last about a day, but new blooms continue to open. Their upright fans and varied flower colors suit sunny or partly shaded borders, rock gardens, and patio plantings. Selection-specific flower colors and other traits can vary; the name ‘Miss Amanda’ identifies the catalogued selection. ## Growing conditions Plant in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. The group tolerates summer heat and dry conditions, though regular moisture supports growth and flowering. It is listed for USDA Zones 5–9; in colder sites, a light winter mulch can help protect the crown. ## Maintenance Remove spent flower stems if you do not want seedlings, or leave them to mature where self-sowing is welcome. Keep the soil from remaining waterlogged, and divide crowded clumps as needed. Treat it as a short-lived perennial and allow for replacement plants from seed or division.