Dividing and Planting Bearded Iris |

Irises are easy to grow, long-lived, and relatively carefree perennials. However, bearded iris should be divided every three to five years when flowering begins to decline, or the clump becomes crowded. Learn about why and how we should divide bearded irises and then how to plant them when you're done dividing.

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0:10 How often and why should we divide bearded irises
0:23 When should we divide bearded irises
0:41 How to divide bearded iris
1:03 Trimming leaves
1:25 Breaking apart clumps and what to look for
3:35 Planting iris after dividing

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