Iris, Lion King Japanese IrisLion King Japanese Iris is a marginal deciduous perennial with long, sword like dark green foliage that fans upwards. Sturdy stalks that grow from the center of the plant are topped by huge, fully double three parted grape purple edged flowers broad with white centers and yellow splashes on the falls in early summer, attracting bees. Grows best in rich, slightly acidic, moist to wet water retentive soils. Type: Perennial Origins: SE Siberia and East