Iris ensata 'Rose Queen' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial aquatic with green foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and standing water - regular water. Does well in average and rich soil. A good option if you're seeking something for erosion control and verticillium wilt resistant.
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, erosion and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and rich
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
'Rose Queen' is a real demure beauty with elegant, lightly blousy, pendulous falls in shades of pink, lavender-pink, lavender, and dark pink with a flash of yellow. Iris ensata grow happily at the waterside, in pots sitting in water, or in average garden beds with reasonable moisture. They form vigorous clumps of upright, grassy-green leaves.