Description
Easily grown in average, medium to wet soils in full sun to part shade. Loves acidic, organically rich, saturated, moisture-retentive soils. Will also thrive in standing water (up to 6″ deep).
Iris ensata ‘Lion King’
(Lion King Japanese Iris)
$16.99
Hardiness Zones:
4a 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 8b 9a 9bQuick Overview:
Absolutely extraordinary! Nothing less could describe the incredible show this Japanese Iris puts on in early summer. Planted in ideal moist conditions in our trial garden, these majestic plants grew to a tall, stately height of 4 feet. The gigantic 7-8″ flowers were fully double, with standards and falls much larger than the species. Each petal displays a wide, grape purple edge that feathers into the pure white center. A small sunshine yellow signal is tucked down into the base of each widely ruffled petal.
Additional information
| Common Name | Lion King Japanese Iris |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Iris ensata 'Lion King' |
| Container/Amount | 1 gallon |
| Evergreen or Deciduous | Deciduous |
| Hardiness Zone | 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b |
| Growth Rate | Average |
| Light Requirements | Part-shade, Part-sun, Sun |
| Height | 3-4' |
| Width | 24-28" |
| Soil Condition | Well-drained to wet |
| Water Needs | Average to wet |
| Blooming Period | early summer |
| Flower Color | Purple and white |
| Fragrance | No |
| Foliage Color | green |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
