Old fashioned purple Iris in the Irises forum

Jul 9, 2023 6:24 PM CST

Thread OP

Name: Linda Feldmesser
Mineral VA 23117 (Zone 7a)
My garden is my peaceful place.

My neighbor gave me 30 irises that I can't plant right now. How can I store the irises? Should I plant in the fall or the spring? We live in Mineral VA. Thanks, Linda

When we plant something it’s a new beginning.

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DaisyDo

Jul 9, 2023 9:43 PM CST

Name: Daisy
close to Baltimore, MD (Zone 7a)

They are more likely to bloom better next spring if they have a chance to get firmly rooted before the ground freezes. So best to plant them by early September. Store them in a cool, dry, shaded place until planting.

-"If I can’t drain a swamp, I’ll go pull some weeds." - Charles Williams

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ljfeldmesser

Jul 15, 2023 8:17 AM CST

Thread OP

Name: Linda Feldmesser
Mineral VA 23117 (Zone 7a)
My garden is my peaceful place.

Thank you DaisyDo for the info.

When we plant something it’s a new beginning.

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