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Irises Not Blooming: Divide, Check Shade and Nitrogen

Irises stop blooming when crowded, shaded, or over‑fertilized with nitrogen. Divide every 3 years in late summer/early fall. Discard soft, borer‑infested rhizomes. Ensure full sun and avoid lawn chemical runoff. Bone meal and composted manure at planting help.

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