How to prune iris 'black gamecock'

Deadhead during flowering (spring); cut foliage back in late autumn; divide in late summer or early autumn. Snap or cut spent flower stems to ground level. In late autumn, use shears or secateurs to reduce the fan-like foliage to 6–8 inches. When dividing, replant fans at soil level with rhizomes just below the surface.

Deadhead as blooms fade; annual cutback in autumn; divide every 2–3 years. Iris 'Black Gamecock' is a Louisiana iris that needs light deadheading and an annual cutback. Remove faded flower stalks at the base to keep plants tidy. Cut foliage back to 6–8 inches in late autumn after it begins to yellow. Louisiana irises are vigorous growers — divide clumps every 2–3 years to prevent overcrowding.

Snap or cut spent flower stems to ground level. In late autumn, use shears or secateurs to reduce the fan-like foliage to 6–8 inches. When dividing, replant fans at soil level with rhizomes just below the surface.