Iris domestica 'Hello Yellow'

Also Known As

Belamcanda chinensis 'Hello Yellow'
Belamcanda flabellata 'Hello Yellow'
Dwarf Blackberry Lily

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 10"-20"
W: 6"-18"

planting zones

5a-10a

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Iris domestica 'Hello Yellow' plant details

Iris domestica 'Hello Yellow' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with blue and green foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge followed by black fruit. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and occasional - low water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Iris domestica 'Hello Yellow'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: iridaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue and green
Mature size: 6 IN - 18 IN - wide, 10 IN - 20 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer
Uses: cutting garden, edging plant, fragrant, rock garden, unique

GROWING CONDITIONS for Iris domestica 'Hello Yellow'

USDA Zones: 5a - 10a
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Belamcanda chinensis ‘Hellow Yellow’ displays a compact clump of upright sword foliage topped with clusters of sunny-yellow, 6 petal flowers and black berries. A well behaved hardy perennial for Summer color. Thrives in most well-drained soils, with dry to medium moisture. It is very drought tolerant. Hates waterlogged soil in winter. Great border plant. Also used for fresh or dried cut flowers and seedheads.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

Large buttery-yellow flowers bloom on wiry, forked stems from July through August. Iris-like foliage is adorned with showy black seed clusters in the fall for late season interest. Does best in well-drained soil and is drought tolerant.

By: Deer Country Gardens

Like a ray of sunshine, this happy-faced dwarf blackberry lily shines its adorable buttery yellow flowers in late summer on 20" tall spikes. 10" tall foliage stays long after the flowers are gone to show off the purple-black 'blackberry' seeds. A real show stopper massed in the front of the border; HELLO!