Perennials
Iris domestica 'Freckle Face'
Freckle Face blackberry lily
Also known as: Belamcanda chinensis 'Freckle Face'
Orange flowers are heavily freckled red above sword-shaped foliage. Decorative black seed clusters follow the bloom. Divide in early spring.
At a glance
- Sun
- Full sun
- Mature size
- Height: 18–24 in.; taller in rich soil · Spread: 8–12 in.
- Water
- Low to moderate
- Hardiness
- USDA zones 4–10
- Bloom
- Orange with red spots; late summer.
Sizes & prices
- 6"$16.99
Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.
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Resistance & tolerances
- Drought
- Tolerates drier soil once established.
- Wet soil
- Strongly dislikes wet winter soil.
Pollinators & wildlife
- Attracts
- Butterflies
Seasonal interest
- Seeds
- Blackberry-like seed clusters persist into winter; decorative, not fruit.
Growing & care
- Support
- Rich, moist soil may produce taller stems needing support.
- Fall cleanup
- After a hard frost, remove old leaves, stems and nearby debris to reduce overwintering iris-borer eggs.
Sources & photo credits
Kew Science, Plants of the World Online
University of Minnesota Extension
Photo: Walters Gardens, Inc. · Authorized promotional use
Image notes: Belamcanda chinensis 'Freckle Face', Photo courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc. Web-size image; uncropped.
Reviewed September 21, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.