Growing iris rhizomes is pretty simple. Plant, water, fertilize and enjoy. Once every 2-5 years you will need to divide your iris, replant the rhizomes where you want, sell or give away the spares, and enjoy. While I grow over 500 varieties of iris, this has been more of a hobby until recently.
When I decided (at age 76) to start selling irises, I knew I would have some challenges, age & health being major ones. I also needed to work around established fruit trees/bushes, roses and existing hardscapes. My husband and daughter accuse me of being addicted (guilty) but it keeps me healthy. Because of limited room, I keep only varieties that have received an Award of Merit (AM) or above, although I buy new introductions from a few hybridizers and grown them until they receive an AM award (or fail to receive an AM award and then they are sold).
I apologize for the poor quality of some rhizomes this year due to lack of rain and issues with irrigation because my husband did not teach me how to work the system prior to his death. I chose to send the puny rhizome rather than disappoint, however, I am more than willing to refund if you prefer. Just let me know which ones you want refunded.
Next year will be my last year due to lack of help, my health, etc., so I will be selling about 2/3 to 3/4 of all my irises. I have already lined up a crew of young men to help me dig and process.
Please note that I accept checks & money orders (see FAQs) and PayPal only.
The gorgeous irises pictured here are Golden Panther.(TB) and Junior Partner (BB)