Cutting Back Dayilillies

Question

Once I removed all spent blooms on a stem, should I cut back the stem? What about cutting back the stems on irises? Thank you.

Answer 1

Yes, once the blooms fade, you can cut off the stems on daylilies and irises. Leave the foliage, though, to let it nourish the rhizomes.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/daylily/growing-daylilies.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/iris/what-is-a-bearded-iris.htm