Lion King Japanese iris
Iris ensata 'Lion King'
USDA zones5 to 10
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to wet soil
Size3 to 4 feet tall2 to 3 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
- Soil pH
- Acid, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Lion King' Japanese iris (Iris ensata 'Lion King') is a perennial for borders, cut flowers, and rain gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to wet, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. It blooms from early to late summer and attracts butterflies and bees. Deer and rabbits usually look elsewhere for a meal. It also tolerates salt.
Pairs well with Scorpion spotted beebalm, Astilbe, and Alexander loosestrife.