Iris 'Lion King'
Iris 'Lion King'
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Grow Zone
4 - 9
Mature Height
48
Mature Width
28
Sun / Shade
Full Sun and Part Shade
Bloom Size
need bloom size meta
Tomato Fruit Set
Days To Maturity
Fruit Weight
Soil Tolerance
Clay, Normal, loamy, and Sandy
Moisture
Moist, well-drained and Wet
Description / Iris 'Lion King'
Payne Medal 2003, awarded by the American Iris Society
Plant 'Lion King', a beardless Japanese iris, in late summer to early fall, and in early summer of the following season, it puts on a spectacular show with gigantic 7- to 8-inch fully double flowers that display a white throat, a sunny yellow signal, and beautifully ruffled petals having a feathery grape-purple edge. 'Lion King' often flaunts up to 3 buds per stem. Borne on tall, stately stems, the flowers sit atop narrow, grass-like foliage, which stays fresh-looking all season and is itself an attractive garden feature. The nectar- and pollen-rich flowers attract and sustain bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. They also make elegant, long-lasting cuts for summer bouquets.
'Lion King' grows rapidly, making it a great option for instant color. A clump-forming, rhizomatous perennial, it also spreads and multiplies every year. Although it makes an excellent specimen, it is shown to best effect when planted in a large drift or in groups in mixed beds, borders, or containers.
Cold hardy and easy to grow, 'Lion King' grows best in sunny to partially shady locations with fertile, humus-rich, medium to wet soil having an acidic pH. A moisture-loving plant, it requires consistent water and performs well planted in water gardens or around ponds and along streams, where the water table is high but does not cover its roots. Inadequate moisture may severely stunt plants and blooms. 'Lion King' is salt tolerant and deer and rabbit resistant. The plant is not considered pet friendly.
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Variety: 'Lion King'
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Bloom Color: Purple
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Light Requirements: Full SunPart Shade
Moisture Requirements: Moist, well-drained, Wet
Soil Type: Clay, Normal, loamy, Sandy
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Uses: Special Features: Hardiness Zones: 4 - 9
State Shipping Restrictions: GU, PR, VI