Japanese Iris 'Lion King', Japanese Flag 'Lion King', Japanese Water Iris 'Lion King', Sword-Leaved Iris 'Lion King', MidSeason Irises
Award-winning Iris ensata ‘Lion King’ (Japanese Iris) is a clump-forming, rhizomatous perennial with huge, ruffled, grape purple flowers, up to 8 in. across (20 cm), adorned with pure white throats and a small yellow signal. Elegantly rising up to 40 in. (100 cm), this midseason Japanese Iris boasts up to 3 buds per stalk and will exhibit exquisite blooms in early to mid-summer. After blooming, the sword-like foliage, consisting of sturdy clumps of linear green leaves with prominent midribs, is also one of its most attractive garden features. Spectacular when planted in groups, this lovely Iris will excel at providing vertical interest in the garden.
Hardiness |
4 - 9 |
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Heat Zones |
1 - 9 |
Climate Zones | 1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Aquatic Plants, Perennials |
Plant Family | Iridaceae |
Genus | Iris ensata |
Common names | Japanese Flag, Japanese Iris, Iris |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Summer (Early, Mid) |
Height | 3' - 4' (90cm - 120cm) |
Spread | 2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
Spacing | 24" - 30" (60cm - 80cm) |
Depth | 2" (5cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average, High |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Poorly Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Plant of Merit, Showy |
Tolerance | Deer, Salt, Wet Soil, Rabbit |
Attracts | Butterflies, Bees |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Bog Gardens, Patio And Containers, Ponds And Streams, Rain Gardens, Wall-Side Borders, Water Gardens |
Garden Styles | Coastal Garden, Japanese Garden, City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage |
Hardiness |
4 - 9 |
---|---|
Heat Zones |
1 - 9 |
Climate Zones | 1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Aquatic Plants, Perennials |
Plant Family | Iridaceae |
Genus | Iris ensata |
Common names | Japanese Flag, Japanese Iris, Iris |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Summer (Early, Mid) |
Height | 3' - 4' (90cm - 120cm) |
Spread | 2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
Spacing | 24" - 30" (60cm - 80cm) |
Depth | 2" (5cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average, High |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Poorly Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Plant of Merit, Showy |
Tolerance | Deer, Salt, Wet Soil, Rabbit |
Attracts | Butterflies, Bees |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Bog Gardens, Patio And Containers, Ponds And Streams, Rain Gardens, Wall-Side Borders, Water Gardens |
Garden Styles | Coastal Garden, Japanese Garden, City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage |
How many Iris ensata ‘Lion King’ (Japanese Iris) do I need for my garden?
Plant | Quantity | |
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Iris ensata ‘Lion King’ (Japanese Iris) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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