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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.
1 Bearded irises must not be shaded by other plants; many do best in a special bed on their own. 2  Soil drainage is very important. 3  Loosen the soil with a tiller or garden fork to a depth of 12 to 15 inches, then mix in a 2- to 4-inch layer of compost.4  Plant iris in mid-to late summer. Plant iris in mid-to late summer. 2  Bearded irises have rhizomes (fleshy roots) that should be partially exposed, or thinly covered with soil in hot climates. 3  Plant rhizomes singly or in groups of three with the fans outermost, 1 to 2 feet apart, depending on the size.