Iris, Japanese 'Lion King'

Iris ensata 'Lion King'

This perennial features large flowers with a yellow throat and white centres that fade into the bright purple, ruffled edges on tall slender stalks with narrow, sword-shaped green leaves. Fast growth rate.

Blooms late spring-early summer
2.5-3 ft tall x 1.5-2 ft spread
HARDY to -30°F (-34.4°C)
Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
Deer and rabbit resistant
Salt tolerant

Full sun to part shade.

Zone: 4

Photo: Courtesy of Blue Sky Nursery