Should I plant Iris bulbs in a group or should I spread them out?

Should I plant Iris bulbs in a group or should I spread them out?
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Iris bulbs should typically be planted one and a half feet apart but planting them in groups of three will yield a beautiful arrangement. So yes, you can plant them in small groups.
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