Brilliant Iris Growing Hacks & Tips

What Are Irises

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Where Do Irises Grow

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There are so many varieties of irises, it's easy to create color and interest just from this one type of flower.

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With so many lovely colors and varieties of iris, why choose just one?

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Planting several cultivars of irises will extend the bloom time for this distinctive perennial.

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Irises are hardy perennials so they can live for years in the ground.

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You can collect seeds from irises to expand your plantings--for free!

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A few easy maintenance tips will keep your irises thriving year after year.

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You only need to deadhead irises if you want to clean up the bed or if you want to stop them from dropping seed.

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