Iris 'Rosy Wings'

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 36"-40"
W: 12"-36"

planting zones

3a-8a

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Iris 'Rosy Wings' plant details

Iris 'Rosy Wings' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring bronze and pink flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and occasional water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Iris 'Rosy Wings'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: iridaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 36 IN - wide, 36 IN - 40 IN - tall
Flowers: bronze and pink blooms in spring
Uses: cutting garden, edging plant, fragrant, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Iris 'Rosy Wings'

USDA Zones: 3a - 8a
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Praised as “a delightful fantasy of colors” by the 1946 Schreiner’s catalog, this Dykes Medal winner is an ever-changing mix of iridescent bronze and old rose shading into deep russet and maroon. It’s remarkably tough and vigorous, too. As expert Winifred Ross wrote, “Once you have ‘Rosy Wings’, you always have it.” Lightly fragrant, 36-40”, zones 3-8aS/10WC, from Ann Arbor.