Ev: So far it has not shown burn out. It didn't bloom the 1st year and I have found with Rebloomers, it can actually be a blessing for them. So they have a chance to get good and strong before doing all that work they do.
Monty:
Agree about going out with a bang. Cause of the hot dry air here, I don't lose too many to rot, but occasionally I do have The Big Bang and I am always very pleased with the Iris up to the point of Bang.
Lili: Yes with that snow cover, it looks a bit sad in an alluring way, doesn't it. Like it's saying "Ah poor me"