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- Q.Rhizomes On Iris What Is This I Only Have 2iris N 1only Bloomed Would Like To Take Out Of The Pot N Have For Next Yr. Zone 5 - Should I plant in ground with my other plants or store for next yr. ? .thnx.
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- Q.Iris - can you mow them down in fall and will it help them to come back and bloom better in spring
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August 9, 2017Q.cutting irises back
I just cut back about 1/2 of our irises on a hillside and just saw an article that I may be cutting them back too much. I thought you could cut the leaves back to 1 inch or so when also digging out and transplanting some of the rhizomes. Sharron Lee August 8, 2016 Kenmore, WA 98028 slingham1@aol.com
- Answered by
MichiganDot on
August 9, 2017A.Iris plants are pretty darn tough. Cutting to 1 inch is severe, however. I try to lift, divide and transplant soon after blooming is over and cut leaves to 9 inches. In general, however, you should leave the leaves intact until they naturally start yellowing in fall. As with spring bulbs, the plant needs those intact leaves to nourish the rhizome (tuber) for next year's blooms. You haven't killed your irises and new leaves will emerge once the plant roots get established. You may have fewer blooms next spring. Fall is a good time to transplant because even after leaves die back, roots continue to work until the ground freezes.
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Anonymous on
August 18, 2017Q.Rhizomes on iris what is this I only have 2iris n 1only bloomed would like to take out of the pot n have for next yr. zone 5
Should I plant in ground with my other plants or store for next yr. ? .thnx.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
August 18, 2017A.The winter hardiness of irises in zone 5 depends on the iris variety you have. Many varieties are hardy and will do well planted in the ground. However, they need to be planted in the ground by the end of July so that they can develop a strong enough root system before the winter sets in. For now, it's probably best to store the rhizome until next year.
http://www.extension.umn.edu/garden/yard-garden/flowers/iris/
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lrleffelman11 on
August 19, 2017
Sublette, IL 61367Q.Irises
I gave someone iris rhizomes 3 years ago. They bloomed the first year but not the following 2. The leaves look VERY healthy, and I wouldn't think they should need dividing already.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
August 21, 2017A.Lack of flowering can indicate the plants should be divided.
Excess nitrogen can also inhibit flowering.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/iris/iris-plant-care.htm
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debbie hack on
August 27, 2017
leitchfield ky 42754Q.iris
can you mow them down in fall and will it help them to come back and bloom better in spring
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Downtoearthdigs on
August 27, 2017A.Let the leaves die back naturally, this feeds that plants for flowering next spring.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/iris/growing-flag-iris-plants.htm
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tombeck on
August 28, 2017
Jackson tnQ.Iris
Today I just dug up @ divided my white( large) Iris and smaller purple iris. I'm giving them to my daughter in a week. How do I store them this week????
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Downtoearthdigs on
August 30, 2017A.These articles will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/iris/storing-iris-rhizomes.htm
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Pludie on
September 17, 2017
36027Q.Iris’s seeds
I planted seeds from my irises a couple weeks ago and I don't know what to do with them. Can I put them in the ground now in zone 8? I live in the lower part of Alabama. They are about 5 inches high.
Answered by
BushDoctor on
September 18, 2017
Certified ExpertA.They do best planted in spring, but fall is also a good time. You are in an area where you will see enough weather above freezing to let them establish some. You may go ahead and plant now if you wish.
Here is an article with some more information on care: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/iris/iris-plant-care.htm
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JillMS on
September 18, 2017
Grove City PAQ.Planting Iris
Is it possible to plant Blue Flag Iris by seed in PA?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
September 19, 2017
Certified ExpertA.It definitely is. Here is a link that will give you some good information:
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