How Long Can I Store Iris Bulbs?

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Plant irises in a sunny location. image by Seth Forester: sxc.hu

Store iris bulbs for up to three months in a cool dry area. Some may survive winter storage, but growth and blooming will be inhibited.

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Nannette Richford is an avid gardener, teacher and nature enthusiast with more than four years' experience in online writing. Richford holds a Bachelor of Science in secondary education from the University of Maine Orono and certifications in teaching 7-12 English, K-8 General Elementary and Birth to age 5.

Photo by: Seth Forester: sxc.hu

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