save the iris

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  1. Takana_Hana

    Takana_Hana Active Member 10 Years

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    hi, i had forgotten that i had some iris' to plant and unfortunatly, it is now too late, can i wait til spring???
     
    Takana_Hana, Nov 3, 2006
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    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    What kind of iris and why is it too late?
     
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    Takana_Hana Active Member 10 Years

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    bearded, and the ground is frozen here
     
    Takana_Hana, Nov 5, 2006
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    Davidm Active Member 10 Years

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    The ground shouldn't be frozen there. I live in eastern Iowa and the ground here is not even close to being frozen.As long as you can work the soil you can plant your Iris. Just mulch them good AFTER the ground does freeze.
     
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