how to take care of iriss after blooming

how to take care of iriss after blooming
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When the leaves begin to turn brown cu them into the shape of an inverted "V".  They are referred to as fans.  The fan can be about 6" high.  The leves will eventually die, but in the meantime they are helpong the rhizome store food for next year's blooms.
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