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By DIANE RELE
Extension Home Horticulturist
Bearded iris in the perennial border should be divided and replanted in midsummer. The best time is immediately after the blooming season ends. The operation may be delayed until fall, but summer is preferred by most growers.
When clumps are divided at this time, the new plants will become well established before winter and be ready to produce a fine crop of flowers next spring.
The bearded iris has a fleshy rhizome, or stem, which grows along the surface of the soil. New side buds are developed each year until a large network of branched rhizomes is established. If large blooms are desired, the plants should be divided and replanted every three to five years, depending on the density of the clump.
In preparing to replant bearded iris, cut the leaves back to about six inches. Then, with a pointed shovel, dig around all sides of the plant and lift the entire clump out of the ground. Wash away the soil. With a sharp knife cut off the short side branches which have a cluster of leaves at the end, Discard the old center portion of the clump.
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