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The enemies of iris are aphids and iris borers.
Wild iris is a producer. It is eaten by aphids and iris borers.
Iris borers are very small.
Iris are very hardy. However they can get iris borers and then you should dip the tubers in a mixture of bleach and water. If there are many borers, just throw the tubers away and start over. Plant the new iris in a different location.
There are many types of iris.
Bearded iris is usually moved in late summer to early fall.
There are bearded iris, water iris, dwarf iris, Louisiana iris, and siberian iris. There is also blackberry iris.
Thinning out bearded iris should be done in late summer or early fall, after the flowers have finished blooming. This allows the plant to recover and establish strong roots before winter. Divide the clumps by gently lifting the rhizomes, dividing them into smaller sections with healthy roots and fans, and replanting them in well-draining soil.
Iris can get bacterial leaf blight, fungal leaf spot, fungal crown rot, iris borers, aphids, verbena bud moths, crickets and wood lice.
One can find a bearded iris from many different stores and retailers. Some examples of stores that sell bearded irises include Eden Brothers and Michigan Bulb.
The pollen on a tall bearded iris is typically found on the anthers, which are the male reproductive structures located at the tip of the stamen. The anthers release the pollen grains, which are then carried to the stigma for pollination to occur.
Belgian Princess, Chinook Winds, Hold My Hand, Hollywood Nights, and Sharp Dressed Man are the names of fragrant bearded iris.