NOLA.com: Have too many irises? Now’s a good time to divide and share them. Here are some tips.

Understanding the Context

Have too many irises? Now’s a good time to divide and share them. Here are some tips. Exceptionally hardy, drought-tolerant, and deer-resistant, bearded irises are one of the easiest perennials to grow in cold-weather regions.

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Though they are mostly care-free, these irises do need to ... Tulsa World: Split your iris plants and share them with a friend | Master Gardener Split your iris plants and share them with a friend | Master Gardener AOL: When to Cut Back Irises for Healthier Plants and More Flowers Blooming after early spring flowers such as tulips and daffodils fade, irises steal the show both in the garden and in a vase for weeks each spring. But when to cut back irises? After their colorful ... Timing is everything when it comes to cutting back this showy flower.

Final Thoughts

Cut back irises after blooming and before winter to promote health and blooms. Removing unhealthy foliage helps prevent disease ...