How long can iris rhizomes stay out of the ground

Materials

1. Dig up the Clump

   Using a garden shovel, dig up the entire clump of iris.

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The easiest way to do this is to make deep cuts all around the clump; then use the shovel to pry the entire clump out of the ground.

7. Divide the Clump Into Sections

   Shake off loose dirt, and divide the large clump into sections by tugging it apart with your hands.

   The old center section, which is usually quite woody without any remaining roots, should be discarded.

   If you wish, divide the clumps into sections with a knife or sharp pruners.

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   Even quite small sections will transplant successfully, provided they have at least some foliage and a few roots dangling from the fleshy rhizome section. It is possible to propagate dozens of individual plants from a single clump of iris.

   More often, though, gardeners divide into sections 4 to 8 inches long, each with four to six leaves.

8. Trim the Leaves

   Use a sharp pruner to trim down the leaves on each division to a length of 4 to 6 inches.

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