Q.Bearded Iris Rhizomes
I recently dug up tons of bearded iris rhizomes. I’ve given away a lot but still have hundreds left. I’d like to store them over the winter and figure out what to do with them next year. I have 2 questions. #1- I’ve read a lot on-line about storing them but haven’t found any mention of the roots. Some of mine have massive amounts of roots, some a foot long. Should I trim them back? And #2, I don’t have a “cool” place in my house to store them. Is it OK to store them at about 60-65 degrees?
Heather
Certified GKH Gardening Expert
Certified GKH Gardening Expert
Answered on November 21, 2011
Leave the roots intact for now. Trimming them before storage may stress them rhizomes and cause them to die while being stored.
60-65F should be fine to store them.
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