How to prune iris reticulata 'harmony'

Deadhead immediately after flowering in late winter to early spring; foliage dies back naturally by late spring. Pinch or snip off faded flowers at their base. Leave the pencil-thin leaves to grow and yellow on their own — they will be inconspicuous among other plants and require no further attention.

Deadhead once after flowering; no other pruning needed. Iris reticulata 'Harmony' is a small, early-spring bulb that needs minimal pruning. Deadhead spent blooms to keep plants tidy, but leave the narrow, rush-like foliage to grow on and die back naturally through late spring. This foliage phase is brief and essential — cutting it early depletes the bulb and reduces flowering the following year.

Pinch or snip off faded flowers at their base. Leave the pencil-thin leaves to grow and yellow on their own — they will be inconspicuous among other plants and require no further attention.