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Blackberry lily is a frost-tender bulb that needs to be dug up in the fall in Iowa to overwinter indoors. It will self seed, however, it can take 4-6 years to produce flowers from seed. The flowers of blackberry lily are very similar to a new hybrid flower called candy lily (Pardancanda norrisii), which is a cross between blackberry lily and Pardanthopsis dichotoma. The biggest difference between the two plants is that blackberry lily's flowers are larger and candy lily's flowers come in more color choices. If you are looking for an easy to grow bulb that will flower late in summer, blackberry lily can add a touch of the exotic to your garden.

Please note that the Zones listed above are USDA Hardiness Zones and are only given as a rough indication of whether a plant will grow and thrive in your area. Temperature variations and unusual weather conditions can affect plant survival. To assist plant survival during the winter, you may wish to place mulch over the areas in question or plant the flowers in an area away from walls or cement. Additionally, digging up bulbs and roots to overwinter indoors may be preferrable to keeping them in the ground.