{"id":9147,"date":"2020-11-08T20:58:21","date_gmt":"2020-11-08T20:58:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gardender.com\/?p=9147"},"modified":"2022-10-30T18:43:00","modified_gmt":"2022-10-30T22:43:00","slug":"iris-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gardender.com\/iris-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Iris: Everything To Care For, Cutting And Choice Location For Planting"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Iris (also called irises) is one of the most popular plants in American gardens. Everything you need to know about the flowering period, different varieties of the flower, and how to care for irises can be found in our overview.<\/p>\n<p>As a magnificent perennial of early summer, the iris has been a popular garden plant for a long time. There are innumerable iris species and cultivars, whose flowers appear in many different colors and color combinations. Irises really do exist in all the colors of the rainbow, as their name suggests. &#8220;Iris&#8221; comes from Greek and means &#8220;rainbow&#8221;.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Iris_Flowering_Time_Origin_And_Characteristics\"><\/span>Iris: Flowering Time, Origin, And Characteristics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_64 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-66157df7458aa\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 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class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/iris-2\/#Iris_Varieties_The_Most_Beautiful_Irises_For_The_Garden\" title=\"Iris Varieties: The Most Beautiful Irises For The Garden\">Iris Varieties: The Most Beautiful Irises For The Garden<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/iris-2\/#High_Bearded_Iris_Iris_Barbata_Elatior_Group\" title=\"High Bearded Iris (Iris Barbata Elatior Group)\">High Bearded Iris (Iris Barbata Elatior Group)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/iris-2\/#Medium_bearded_iris_Iris_Barbata-Intermedia_or_Iris_Barbata-Media_group\" title=\"Medium bearded iris (Iris Barbata-Intermedia or Iris Barbata-Media group)\">Medium bearded iris (Iris Barbata-Intermedia or Iris Barbata-Media group)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/iris-2\/#Low_Bearded_Iris_Iris_Barbata_Nana_group\" title=\"Low Bearded Iris (Iris Barbata Nana group)\">Low Bearded Iris (Iris Barbata Nana group)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/iris-2\/#Steppe_Iris_Iris_spuria\" title=\"Steppe Iris (Iris spuria)\">Steppe Iris (Iris spuria)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/iris-2\/#Meadow_iris_Iris_sibirica\" title=\"Meadow iris (Iris sibirica)\">Meadow iris (Iris sibirica)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/iris-2\/#Dwarf_Irises\" title=\"Dwarf Irises\">Dwarf Irises<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/iris-2\/#Japanese_marsh_iris_Iris_ensata\" title=\"Japanese marsh iris (Iris ensata)\">Japanese marsh iris (Iris ensata)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/iris-2\/#Iris_Care_How_To_Care_For_Irises_Before_And_After_Flowering\" title=\"Iris Care: How To Care For Irises Before And After Flowering\">Iris Care: How To Care For Irises Before And After Flowering<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/iris-2\/#Iris_cutting\" title=\"Iris cutting\">Iris cutting<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/iris-2\/#Fertilizing_Iris\" title=\"Fertilizing Iris\">Fertilizing Iris<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/iris-2\/#Iris_watering\" title=\"Iris watering\">Iris watering<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/iris-2\/#Iris_hibernate\" title=\"Iris hibernate\">Iris hibernate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/iris-2\/#Propagate_iris\" title=\"Propagate iris\">Propagate iris<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/iris-2\/#Iris_division_Step-by-step_guide\" title=\"Iris division: Step-by-step guide\">Iris division: Step-by-step guide<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/iris-2\/#Are_irises_poisonous\" title=\"Are irises poisonous?\">Are irises poisonous?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/iris-2\/#Planting_Iris_Time_Location_And_Procedure_For_Planting\" title=\"Planting Iris: Time, Location, And Procedure For Planting\">Planting Iris: Time, Location, And Procedure For Planting<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/iris-2\/#Iris_Planting_The_Perfect_Time\" title=\"Iris Planting: The Perfect Time\">Iris Planting: The Perfect Time<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/iris-2\/#The_Right_Place_To_Plant_Iris\" title=\"The Right Place To Plant Iris\">The Right Place To Plant Iris<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/iris-2\/#How_To_Plant_The_Rhizomes_And_Bulbs_Of_Iris\" title=\"How To Plant The Rhizomes And Bulbs Of Iris\">How To Plant The Rhizomes And Bulbs Of Iris<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Irises are a plant genus in the iris family (Iridaceae) and have been in our gardens for centuries. Even if their name suggests otherwise: Irises are only distantly related to lilies. The many iris species are common in the temperate zone of the northern hemisphere.<\/p>\n<p>The probably best known and most intensively cultivated iris species is the bearded iris (Iris barbata). Three groups can be distinguished according to size and flowering time. The lower a variety grows, the earlier it flowers. The Barbata Elatior group consists of large irises with a height of 60 to 120 centimeters and a flowering time from the end of May to June.<\/p>\n<p>It not only has the longest flower stems, but also the largest flowers. Somewhat earlier in May, irises of the medium-high Barbata Intermedia or Barbata Media group bloom. Their stems grow to a height of 40 to 60 centimeters. The small irises of the Barbata Nana group, which grow to a maximum height of 40 centimeters, bloom as early as mid-April and are thus among the heralds of spring. They are ideal for rockeries and borders.<\/p>\n<p>Less well known, but at least as elegant, is the steppe iris (Iris spuria). It grows up to 150 centimeters high and can be combined well with the somewhat smaller meadow iris (Iris sibirica). With a flowering period from February to March, the dwarf iris species Iris reticulata and Iris danfordiae are among the earliest iris species. The Japanese\u00a0marsh iris (Iris ensata) decorates the edges of ponds in various colors ranging from pink to blue and violet and grows to a height of 80 to 100 centimeters.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9148\" src=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/The-Beard-Iris-is-easily-recognized-by-the-brush-like-formations-above-its-hanging-leaves.jpg\" alt=\"The Beard Iris is easily recognized by the brush-like formations above its hanging leaves\" width=\"750\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/The-Beard-Iris-is-easily-recognized-by-the-brush-like-formations-above-its-hanging-leaves.jpg 750w, https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/The-Beard-Iris-is-easily-recognized-by-the-brush-like-formations-above-its-hanging-leaves-300x180.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The iris flowers are composed of 3 inner and 3 outer petals. The inner petals of the bearded iris are folded upwards and closed. They form the &#8220;dome&#8221;, which in other iris species appears less strongly developed and lower. The 3 outer hanging leaves hang down at the sides. The outer leaves of the Beard Iris are also provided with a brush-like structure, the &#8220;beard&#8221;, in the upper part.<\/p>\n<p>All mentioned irises have narrow, sword-shaped, and upright leaves. They are usually strong green to grey-green colored and sometimes show a slight bluish shimmer. Depending on the species irises have tubers, rhizomes, or bulbs as storage organs.<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#a1ca97;border-radius:8px;-moz-border-radius:8px;-webkit-border-radius:8px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#bbe4b1;border-color:#ffffff;color:#000000;border-radius:8px;-moz-border-radius:8px;-webkit-border-radius:8px;\"><b>\ud83c\udf3a Similar Post<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/maintaining-the-dragon-tree\/\">Maintaining The Dragon Tree: Tips From The Expert<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Iris_Varieties_The_Most_Beautiful_Irises_For_The_Garden\"><\/span>Iris Varieties: The Most Beautiful Irises For The Garden<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The above-mentioned species cover a wide range of varieties. These are the most beautiful irises for the garden:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"High_Bearded_Iris_Iris_Barbata_Elatior_Group\"><\/span>High Bearded Iris (Iris Barbata Elatior Group)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Kupferhammer<\/strong>: Robust and flowering variety from 1930; yellow dome, mahogany red hanging leaves, marbled in the middle, beard in orange; height: 40 cm; flowering time: May &#8211; June.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Provencal<\/strong>: Bordeaux red, hanging leaves with the yellow center; height: 85 cm; flowering time: May &#8211; June.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Proud Tradition<\/strong>: Delicate purple cathedral, hanging leaves in a strong purple-blue; height: 100 cm; flowering time: May.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9156\" src=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/beard-iris.jpg\" alt=\"beard iris\" width=\"750\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/beard-iris.jpg 750w, https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/beard-iris-300x180.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Medium_bearded_iris_Iris_Barbata-Intermedia_or_Iris_Barbata-Media_group\"><\/span>Medium bearded iris (Iris Barbata-Intermedia or Iris Barbata-Media group)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Arctic Fancy<\/strong>: White, slightly marbled ground with a violet edge; height: 50 cm; flowering time: May &#8211; June.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Swizzle<\/strong>: Golden yellow flowers; height: 50 &#8211; 70 cm; flowering time: May &#8211; June.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Con Brio<\/strong>: Dark purple hanging leaves, light purple dome; flowers are fragrant; Height: 60 cm; Flowering time: May and September.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Low_Bearded_Iris_Iris_Barbata_Nana_group\"><\/span>Low Bearded Iris (Iris Barbata Nana group)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Little Buccaneer<\/strong>: Maroon-red flowers, yellow beard; height: 25 cm; flowering time: April &#8211; May.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Church Stoke<\/strong>: Violet cathedral, violet hanging leaves (the color becomes somewhat stronger towards the center), yellow-white beard; fragrant; height: 25 cm; flowering time: April &#8211; May.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Soft Air<\/strong>: White-yellow flowers; height: 30 cm; flowering time: April &#8211; May.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9149\" src=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Yellow-iris-varieties-have-a-particularly-intense-glow.jpg\" alt=\"Yellow iris varieties have a particularly intense glow\" width=\"750\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Yellow-iris-varieties-have-a-particularly-intense-glow.jpg 750w, https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Yellow-iris-varieties-have-a-particularly-intense-glow-300x180.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Steppe_Iris_Iris_spuria\"><\/span>Steppe Iris (Iris spuria)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Betty Cooper<\/strong>: petals in the middle lemon yellow with fine, lavender-colored lines, surrounded by a pale purple edge; height: 120 cm; flowering time: May &#8211; June<\/li>\n<li><strong>Archie Owen<\/strong>: Bright golden yellow flowers; Height: 90 &#8211; 100 cm; Flowering time: June.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9157\" src=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/stepe-iris.jpg\" alt=\"stepe iris\" width=\"750\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/stepe-iris.jpg 750w, https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/stepe-iris-300x180.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Meadow_iris_Iris_sibirica\"><\/span>Meadow iris (Iris sibirica)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Butter and Sugar<\/strong>: Cathedral leaves sugar-yellow, hanging leaves butter-yellow; height: 40 &#8211; 60 cm; flowering time: May &#8211; June.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Caesars Brother<\/strong>: Small dark purple flowers; height: 60 &#8211; 100 cm; flowering time: May &#8211; June.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>You might so like<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/top-60-blue-flowers-for-your-home-and-garden\/\">Top 60 Blue Flowers For Your Home And Garden<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dwarf_Irises\"><\/span>Dwarf Irises<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Iris reticulata Harmony<\/strong>: Small reticulated iris with delicate cornflower blue petals, marbled yellow and white towards the center; height: 10 &#8211; 15 cm; flowering time: February &#8211; March.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Iris histrionics Katharine Hodgkin<\/strong>: Petals with light blue veins on a white background, yellow zone with dark blue spots towards the center; height: 15 &#8211; 25 cm; flowering time: March &#8211; April.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Japanese_marsh_iris_Iris_ensata\"><\/span>Japanese marsh iris (Iris ensata)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Galathea<\/strong>: cathedral leaves rather short and delicate, hanging leaves very broad and often with pretty veins; white-purple flower; height: 80 cm; flowering time: June &#8211; July.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9150\" src=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/The-color-scale-of-the-Japanese-swamp-iris-includes-all-shades-of-purple-and-purple-as-well-as-white-and-blue.jpg\" alt=\"The color scale of the Japanese swamp iris includes all shades of purple and purple as well as white and blue\" width=\"750\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/The-color-scale-of-the-Japanese-swamp-iris-includes-all-shades-of-purple-and-purple-as-well-as-white-and-blue.jpg 750w, https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/The-color-scale-of-the-Japanese-swamp-iris-includes-all-shades-of-purple-and-purple-as-well-as-white-and-blue-300x180.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Iris_Care_How_To_Care_For_Irises_Before_And_After_Flowering\"><\/span>Iris Care: How To Care For Irises Before And After Flowering<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How to plant irises correctly and which location is best for which species can be found in our special article on iris planting. Below you will find some tips on cutting and fertilizing the iris. Especially tall varieties should also be supported during the flowering period.<\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-content-asset videofit\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Presby Iris Gardens ~ Irises in Bloom ~ How to care for Irises\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/MFCeMiN1yw8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Iris_cutting\"><\/span>Iris cutting<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Iris flowers should be cut off after the flowering time for several reasons. On the one hand, this avoids energy-intensive seed formation, on the other hand, it prevents fungi and diseases. Cut the withered iris back to about 10 centimeters. The leaves can be left standing, they are also decorative elements in the perennial bed in winter. If fungi appear, the leaf lobes are also cut back and the plants shoot new leaves in midsummer. Some iris varieties such as the High Beard Iris \u2032Total Recall\u2032 or \u2032English Cottage\u2032 react to a consistent pruning after the first flowering with a second flowering phase in autumn.<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#a1ca97;border-radius:8px;-moz-border-radius:8px;-webkit-border-radius:8px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#bbe4b1;border-color:#ffffff;color:#000000;border-radius:8px;-moz-border-radius:8px;-webkit-border-radius:8px;\"><b>\ud83c\udf3a Similar Post<\/b> <a class=\"yoast-link-suggestion__value\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/corsican-mint\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Corsican Mint Is Not Only A Plant For Cooking And Medicine<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fertilizing_Iris\"><\/span>Fertilizing Iris<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Modern iris varieties need more nutrients than older varieties. You should fertilize the iris at least once a year. The right time for fertilization is in March when the perennials start to sprout. Second fertilization can be done in May. It is best to choose a fertilizer with a high caliber. This covers the nutrient requirements of your irises in the long term and supports their development into healthy and resistant plants.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Iris_watering\"><\/span>Iris watering<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Young iris flowers should be watered from time to time. Older plants that have established themselves well in their location do not usually need watering. However, in the event of a prolonged drought, they should be provided with some water to be on the safe side.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Iris_hibernate\"><\/span>Iris hibernate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Most iris species are hardy and can survive the winter months without additional protection in the garden. However, some species, such as meadow iris, are more sensitive to cold and should be prepared for winter. Cut the flower stems about 10 centimeters above the rhizome and remove discolored leaves and dried leaf tips. In autumn, cover the iris with a layer of leaves, brushwood, or straw to prevent it from being exposed to frost.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Propagate_iris\"><\/span>Propagate iris<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>One way to propagate iris is to divide the rhizomes in spring or after flowering. Even if you do not necessarily want to propagate irises in your garden, this measure is advisable. Irises often lose their blooming strength after 3 to 5 years. By dividing the rhizomes, the perennials are naturally stimulated to form new iris flowers.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Iris_division_Step-by-step_guide\"><\/span>Iris division: Step-by-step guide<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Date: Late summer.<\/li>\n<li>Carefully dig the rhizomes out of the earth.<\/li>\n<li>Cut through the rhizomes with a sharp knife at the visible constrictions (cut surface should be as small as possible).<\/li>\n<li>Shorten the leaves by about half (this reduces evaporation and prevents the weakening of the plants).<\/li>\n<li>Select the young, vital rootstocks (the edge pieces are the strongest) and replant fist-sized pieces.<\/li>\n<li>Water vigorously.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9151\" src=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Irises-can-be-propagated-by-division-of-the-rhizomes.jpg\" alt=\"Irises can be propagated by division of the rhizomes\" width=\"750\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Irises-can-be-propagated-by-division-of-the-rhizomes.jpg 750w, https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Irises-can-be-propagated-by-division-of-the-rhizomes-300x180.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>As an alternative to root division, which produces pure irises, irises can also be propagated by sowing. Wait until the capsule fruits are ripe and then harvest the seeds. Irises are cold and dark germination. Therefore put the seeds in the refrigerator a few days before sowing.<\/p>\n<p>Then they can be sown in a protected place in growing containers filled with substrate and covered with a layer of soil about 2 centimeters high. With continuous humidification and a temperature of about 15 \u00b0C, the iris seeds germinate and develop into new plants.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_irises_poisonous\"><\/span>Are irises poisonous?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>All parts of the plant, but especially the roots of the iris, contain poisonous substances that cause serious symptoms of poisoning when consumed. They can sometimes cause skin irritation or even dermatitis when touched. For safety reasons, the iris should therefore be planted in a place inaccessible to children and pets.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Planting_Iris_Time_Location_And_Procedure_For_Planting\"><\/span>Planting Iris: Time, Location, And Procedure For Planting<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you want to plant decorative irises or irises, you should first choose the right time and location. We will show you what is important and why the iris&#8217; survival organs play an important role in the location.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Iris_Planting_The_Perfect_Time\"><\/span>Iris Planting: The Perfect Time<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The ideal time to plant the iris is between July and October. But also late plantings in November or spring plantings in March are possible.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Right_Place_To_Plant_Iris\"><\/span>The Right Place To Plant Iris<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Iris plants love the sun and should be planted in full sun, warm location. There are two types of iris, based on their survival organs:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Bulb iris<\/strong>: It is known by this name, although in reality, it does not form bulbs at all but tubers. Onion iris species require a lot of moisture.<br \/>\nRhizome iris: It has rhizomes as organs of survival. Rhizome irises prefer rather dry to normally moist soils and are sensitive to too much moisture.<\/li>\n<li>Therefore, when buying irises, pay attention to which outlasting organs are present. Both the bulbous iris and the rhizome iris thrive in a loose, permeable, humusy, and nutrient-rich garden soil. But irises are also well suited for rock gardens.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The marsh iris (Iris pseudacorus) and the Japanese marsh iris (Iris ensata) have somewhat different location requirements, as their names already suggest. They need moist soil, wet in spring, to thrive. They feel comfortable both at pond edges and on loamy soils.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9153\" src=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Swamp-irises-feel-well-in-the-edge-area-of-garden-ponds.jpg\" alt=\"Swamp irises feel well in the edge area of garden ponds\" width=\"750\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Swamp-irises-feel-well-in-the-edge-area-of-garden-ponds.jpg 750w, https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Swamp-irises-feel-well-in-the-edge-area-of-garden-ponds-300x180.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Plant_The_Rhizomes_And_Bulbs_Of_Iris\"><\/span>How To Plant The Rhizomes And Bulbs Of Iris<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Once the right location has been found, the earth must first be loosened up a little. To increase the permeability of the soil, you can also work some sand into the substrate or fill a layer of sand about 2 centimeters high into the planting hole, on which the iris will later be placed. Cut back the roots of the irises to about 6 centimeters in length and shorten the foliage to about 10 centimeters.<\/p>\n<p>Now the rhizomes or the iris tubers can be planted. The planting distance should be 25 to 40 centimeters. Place the rhizomes or tubers flat in the ground so that about a third of them can still be seen. The irises need light to grow well. Fill the planting hole with soil and press them down well. Afterward, supply the iris well with water.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9154\" src=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/The-rhizomes-or-tubers-of-the-iris-are-planted-very-flat-so-that-they-are-still-visible.jpg\" alt=\"The rhizomes or tubers of the iris are planted very flat so that they are still visible\" width=\"750\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/The-rhizomes-or-tubers-of-the-iris-are-planted-very-flat-so-that-they-are-still-visible.jpg 750w, https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/The-rhizomes-or-tubers-of-the-iris-are-planted-very-flat-so-that-they-are-still-visible-300x180.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Smaller irises in particular are also very well suited as potted plants on the balcony or terrace. Choose a suitable pot with a drain hole so that excess water can run off during watering and no stagnant moisture is created.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, you can place broken clay fragments on the bottom of the plant pot or work some sand into the soil. Once the irises are planted, the young plants need regular watering until they have grown well and established themselves in their location.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Iris (also called irises) is one of the most popular plants in American gardens. Everything you need to know about the flowering period, different varieties of the flower, and how to care for irises can be found in our overview. 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