A spading fork works well to lift a clump. Then side rhizomes can be taken off and remaining clump placed back in original position, or lift with fork and start breaking apart completely.

My worst clump was in a "rescue" where a clump was planted in a small area surrounded by walkways so the rhizomes grew on top of each other for around 7 years. That one needed a knife to separate, but most survived.

Was that the sidewalk rescue you mentioned before? I think it was you.

These were taken last year but I thought I would share anyway. I missed taking photos of my SDBs this year and my TBs have yet to bloom.

Cat's Eye and Plicata NOID


Boo


Alpha Gnu and what I believe is Cherry Garden at the end of it's blooming


More of what I think might be Cherry Garden.


Stitch Witch


Here is a shot of some NOIDs from last year. There are two different ones in the clump. They suffered terrible rot this year and I am trying to save them. I believe I lost one completely.

Really like your clump of Alpha Gnu. Very striking iris in a clump.

The 73rd Annual Meet and Greet of the Vineyard Street Quaker Ladies can be seen in full swing.

Clump and garden shots are my favorites, and y'all certainly don't disappoint! Awesome show everybody!

Neal, I'd love to just come sit in your garden and marvel at all the beauty.

Thanks so much Sherry! I consider you such an amazing garden artist, that is a huge honor to me.

Ann, do you know the name of the yellow / lavender Iris in the bottom right-hand corner?

last one


Can't wait to get computer set up tonight to see everyone's beautiful gardens on this thread. Ann

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Phillipb2, that is ‘Bright ’N Breezy’ ( Paul Black, 1993)

Ann, Thank you, it's very pretty!

Bright and Breezy is lovely!

It's similar to Keppel's Easter Candy.

Undamaged end of the historic bed


Caprice



Colonel Candelot



Let's Be Friends



Quaker lady



Vingolf

Oh my...

Ambroisie this afternoon.



Elderberry starting its flowering.

Breathtaking, Arlyn!

Celie, Love the plant combo and colors! Is that white spike bloom behind Ambroisie a Verbascum?

Thanks, Neal. Yes, Verbascum Temptress White. When it's done, I cut it back and it reblooms. In a long season like this year, I can get 5-6 reblooms on into Nov.

Arlyn -- when they're good, they're very, very good -- aren't they? Your bed-shot is amazing. And your clumps are wonderful. It sure is colorful in Whiteside County!!!

Celia -- Ambrosie is a gorgeous color, isn't it?

Mary Ann, it really is. It looks wonderful along side anything.