Blackberry Lily (Iris domestica) Hardiness in Wichita, KS

Good news for Wichita (Zone 6b): Blackberry lily (formerly Belamcanda, now Iris domestica) is fully hardy in your zone.

Minimal Winter Care

• After frost browns foliage, cut to ground.
• Apply 2–3 inches of leaf mulch or compost for extra insurance.
• That's it. No digging, no special storage.

Bonus: Self-Sowing Charm

Blackberry lily produces shiny black seed clusters (hence the name) that scatter and naturalize gently. Seedlings bloom year 2. Thin or transplant extras in spring.

A tough, charming perennial with iris-like foliage, spotted orange flowers, and architectural seed pods — perfect for low-maintenance Kansas gardens.