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Iridaceae

Swordlike foliage similar to Iris. Ornamental seed clusters that look like blackberries. Six-petaled orange flowers.

Plant Form or Habit: upright

Plant Type: perennial

Plant Use: beds & borders cutflowers

Propagation: division

Light Requirement: high

Flower Color: orange dotted with red

Blooming Period: summer

Height: 2-4 '

Width: 2 '

Foliage Texture: coarse

Heat Tolerance: medium

Water Requirements: medium

Additional Comments: Mulch to prevent frost heaving; blooms after the second year; shiny black fruit remains attractive for weeks after flowers fade; self sows.