Bearded Iris
Clump out back from Wendy (this photo) and another clump by the pond and the North side of the house from Don transplanted Spring 2010 - first blooms seen May 15, 2012
They are already done blooming (June 2012)
Care:
requires a thin layer of compost in the fall
leave the "fleshy" part of the tuber exposed
deadhead
In autumn, trim away dead foliage and prune healthy foliage to 4-5" from the ground
after frost, apply a layer of mulch
divide every 3-4 years in late summer (each division should have 1-2 leaf fans
plant in full sun with well drained soil
Hardy in zones 3-9
soil pH should be slightly less than 7 (neutral)
granular fertilizer early spring and just after bloom
water only if very dry
plant 16-18" apart
Everything you ever wanted to know about Iris': The American Iris Society http://www.irises.org/
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