No, you do not need to soak iris bulbs before planting. If they already have rhizomes, however, soaking can help loosen them up, making them easier to work with and easier to plant into the ground.

“Passalong plants” — a term with its own roots in many an old family garden.

After the flowers dry up do not cut down the ... irises are deer and drought resistant. (Rhizome rot is a risk if the soil is kept wet.) Grow your own Bearded Iris. You might just end up sharing ...