Iris Growing Guide

Planting Iris

Plant these plants in fall.
Keep plants cool until planting and be careful that they do not dry out.
Plant rhizome flat in a sunny to semi-shaded area about 3 cm (1 in) deep and 45 to 60 cm (18 to 24 in) apart.
Water thoroughly after planting.

Growing Iris

These plants will grow in most soils provided they are not too wet and are adequately drained.
Water as needed during active growth periods, but allow the soil to become dry between watering.
This is a bold plant that can be used as a focal point in the middle or back of the garden.

Care Iris

All-purpose garden fertilizer applied at the beginning and middle of the growing season is effective.
Keep the plants healthy by removing dead flowers, leaves and stems.
These flowers attract hummingbirds and butterflies.

Winterizing Iris

Foliage should be cut back in the fall.
For new plants, provide a winter mulch of evergreen boughs or salt marsh hay after the ground freezes to help prevent heaving.