Japanese Water Iris, Japanese Flag, Russian Iris
Irisensata 'Lion King'

Family: Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Iris (EYE-ris)
Species: ensata (en-SA-tuh)
Cultivar: Lion King
Hybridized by Bauer-Coble 1996

Synonym:Iris kaempferi

Height

Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Danger
Full Sun

Bloom Color
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Foliage
Rose/Mauve
Bright Yellow
Lavender
White/Near White

Other details

Propagation Methods
Herbaceous

Seed Collecting

Soil pH requirements
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

Patent Information

Class
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

Bloom Time

Awards (if applicable)

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements

Where to Grow