In article , "Theo"
wrote:
I have a question similiar to the OP. I planted some Dutch Iris bulbs last
month and now they are starting to sprout. I never gave them a cold
treatment. Should I protect them over the winter, bring them inside, or
leave as it is already. I'm in NYC zone 7.
-Theo
I've patches of three heirloom irises which are showing the tops of their
fat blades right now, & they've all been in the ground for a couple of
years. It seems to be pretty normal.
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