Irises were dug last week because of a move.When do I plant them? I am in Minnesota.

Question

Had to dig because I was moving. How do I keep them, or do I plant them now even though it is late October?

Answer 1

I would wait till spring since they won't have time to get established before cold weather.

The article below gives you the steps to take to overwinter your iris rhizomes.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/iris/storing-iris-rhizomes.htm