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Killing Clover in Dwarf Iris Beds Without Harming Irises

Exploiting Monocot/Dicot Selectivity

Irises are monocots; clover is a dicot. Broadleaf herbicides containing 2,4‑D target dicots and generally spare monocots. However, many 2,4‑D products are labeled only for lawns.

Test First

Spot‑treat a small area and watch for iris injury. For labeled alternatives, see bit.ly/cloveriris.

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