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Saving Iris and Hosta Seeds: Harvest and Storage

Collect seed stems when pods first show brown. Place in labeled paper bags to finish drying. Once pods split, shake out seeds, store in paper envelopes. Sow in spring in a sunny spot; seedlings emerge in late May.

This works for Siberian iris, bearded iris, hosta, daylily, and blackberry lily.

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