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When bulbs and rhizomatous irises are planted, stems must be positioned so that feeder roots grow downward into the soil. Temperatures should be above 40 degrees, so the best time to plant bearded iris is July through September, notes North Carolina State University Extension.
July through September is the best time to plant bearded iris so that rhizomes settle in before winter. Container-grown plants can be embedded in the spring. Blooming plants need about 6 hours of sunlight per day. For bearded iris, dig a shallow hole in well-draining, slightly acidic soil with a pH of 6.8.