Queen's Tiara Japanese iris
Iris ensata 'Queens Tiara'
USDA zones4 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to wet soil
Sizeup to 3 feet tall12+ inches wide
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
- Soil pH
- Acid, neutral
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Notes
'Queen's Tiara' Japanese iris (Iris ensata 'Queen's Tiara') is a perennial for borders, containers, cut flowers, and rain gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to wet, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. It blooms in early to late summer and draws butterflies and bees. Deer and rabbits tend to browse other plants first. It also tolerates salt.
Pairs well with Astilbe, Scorpion spotted beebalm, and Alexander loosestrife.