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Bearded irises grow well in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 4 through 10. The best time to divide these plants is four to six weeks after they bloom -- midsummer to early fall -- every two to three years when blooming decreases.
They should be divided when the clump begins to get crowded. Often a clump in need of division will bloom poorly, especially in the central portions. For most modern bearded iris hybrids, three or four years of good growth can be expected, although some varieties are exceptions on both sides.