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Gardening Know How Questions & Answers - https://questions.gardeningknowhow.comI know how to plant irises but do not know what kind of soil is best. Do they need any manure or compost, for example?
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1 Comment To "Iris Cultivation"
#1 Comment By Heather On 06/03/2011 @ 8:41 am
Rich soil that has been amended with compost is very good for irises. They like light, loose soils that are well draining but loamy. pH of 6-7 is best. Manure tends to add too much nitrogen to the soil, which results in alot of leaves and few flowers. You can use a little, but not much.