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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.
Top tips for irises. Bearded iris come in different sizes; tall bearded iris (over 28in/70cm in height) flower in May and last around six weeks; intermediates are under 28in (70cm), and flower earlier. Dwarf bearded iris (up to 12in/30cm), flower around April. The smaller the plant, the earlier it flowers.