Should irises be deadheaded after they're done blooming?
By Jan
Yes, mostly for cosmetic reasons, but it also preserves a little more energy in the rhizome that would be wasted forming seeds.
Yes, you don't want the plant to expend it's energy making seed.
It's not essential, but it is a good thing to do for all the reasons listed by other posters. If you can't get to it, though, don't stress over it - it won't kill the plants if you don't.
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Do you cut off the dead flowers on Iris after they have bloomed?
Hardiness Zone: 8b
By Brenda from Beaufort, NC
I always do just because it makes the blooming ones look bad. I don't think it matters to the plant.
