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The Leo T. Clark Iris Society is a group dedicated to the promotion of the culture, improvement, and appreciation of all iris. Our members reside and cultivate iris in the Northern Sacramento Valley and surrounding foothills. We are an affiliate of the American Iris Society, Region 14. 

Are your rhizomes showing signs that rot might be a starting?  It hasn't started yet, but they are a bit soft.  Try shaking some Comet or something similar with bleach in it.  It works because of its bleach content and can help clean affected parts of the rhizome. 

After your iris have finished blooming, you'll want color in your garden.  Here are some companion plants to consider planting with your iris to add color and form to your garden.

Achillea -Allium - Alyssum - Japanese Anemone - Asters - Astilbe - Baptisia - Bee Balm - Black-Eyed Susan - Bleeding Heart - Columbine - Coralbells - Coreopsis - Daylilies - Echinacea - Fern - Foxglove - Cranesbill Geranium - Hellebore - Heuchera - Hosta - Lady's Mantle - Lamb's Ear - Lavender - Liaris  Lobelia - Catmint - Monarda - Narcissus - Nepeta - Pansy - Peony - Petunias - Portulaca - Roses - Russian Sage - Salvia - Sedum - Dwarf Snapdragons - Viola - Yarrow  Dwarf - Zinnia -     ---         Are just a few.