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Moving Siberian Iris Before Construction

Move Siberian iris now: dig 6 inches out with pitchfork, shake soil, divide into palm-sized pieces with 3+ leaves, pot or replant. Transplant 45 days before frost. High survival if divided.

Perennials: Siberian Iris (Iris sibirica): Graceful Species for Moist Gardens; Siberian Iris (Iris sanguinea): Japanese Iris, Blood-Red Species; Growing Siberian Iris: Easier Than Bearded Iris with Delicate Beauty; Iris Siberian 'Bennerup Blue' – Beardless Blue Blooms for Moist Soil; Iris Siberian 'Caesar's Brother' – Dark Purple Beardless Blooms; Iris Siberian 'Chilled Wine' – Red-Violet with Cobalt Blue Splash; Iris Siberian 'Ruffled Velvet' – Beardless Dutch Iris-Like Blooms; Hardy Hybrid Iris: Siberian Iris for Cold Climates; Winter Care for Bamboo Iris (Iris confusa): Why Not to Cut Back Foliage; Siberian Iris Foliage: Don't Cut It—Camouflage It

Garden Articles

Caesar's Brother Siberian Iris: A Classic Deep Purple from 1932

Siberian Iris 'Butter and Sugar': Classic Bicolor Elegance

Siberian Iris 'Coronation Anthem': Regal Presence in the Perennial Border

Siberian Iris 'Careless Sally': Schafer-Sacks 1996 Charm

Siberian Iris 'Blue King'

Siberian Iris 'Jewelled Crown'

Siberian Iris 'Lady Vanessa'

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Growing Siberian Iris (Iris sibirica & Iris chrysographes): Elegant Perennials

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