Q.What would cause an iris flower to bloom but the stem never grew. It bloomed in the crotch of the leaves. And a stem didn’t develop.
Tall bearded iris was planted 11/17. When it began to bloom in July 2018, the flower never grew a stem.
GKH_Susan
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Answered on August 26, 2019
Most likely it was a problem with the rhizome. There may have been a stunted stem, so short you couldn't see it.
I think I would dispose of the rhizome, or you could leave it and see if it grows normally next spring.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/iris/iris-plant-care.htm
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