Should I cut off the bloom-stems after my iris has quit blooming?

Should I cut off the bloom-stems after my iris has quit blooming?
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It is a good idea to cut the flower stalks off, unless you have pollinated a flower and want the seeds to grow a new color of iris.  Every 4-5 years you should dig out all the irises and cut off the old rhizomes, dip them in a bleach/water solution to kill disease and borers and replant them.  Always cut the tops in an inverted V to make them look good and save energy when replanting.
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