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Irises
gypsysparrow

When to cut Iris Stalks

gypsysparrow
14 years ago

I know you cut them down as close as you can to the rhizome, (right?), but how long after all the blooms are done do you cut? Right away or wait? Does it take away energy from other blooming stalks? THANKS!

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