Winter Care for Bearded Iris  

To ensure your Bearded Iris thrives through the winter months, proper mulching is essential. Here are some helpful tips for winter care:

• Mulching Materials: Apply a layer of coarse sand, evergreen boughs, or arborist chips over the growth crown and root zone. This will help insulate the plants and protect them from harsh winter conditions.
• Timing: Mulch should be applied after the first hard frost, when the plants have gone dormant but before the ground freezes.
• Spring Maintenance: As spring arrives and your iris begins to resume growth, be sure to remove any excess mulch from the crown. This will allow the new growth to emerge without obstruction and promote healthy development.

By following these winter care tips, you can help your Bearded Iris ‘Indian Chief’ withstand the cold and flourish beautifully when spring arrives!