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Old 07-28-2013, 06:51 AM
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littlebitoheaven
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Originally Posted by misspriss View Post
They aren't hard to do, but not sure this is the time of year. You dig the up with a fork shovel and either replant, or store till winter. A good time to do this is when you see the bulbs in the stores. Google "how to dig irises and storing"
I know they will be beautiful...
I have heard that you may store them in a brown paper bag (keep them dry) until fall (cooler weather) and then plant. They normally do not bloom the 1st year. Good luck. I love Irises (the poor man's orchids).
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