> > It is downright stupid when there is no wind to rock the newly planted > divisions. I find that they just fall over under the weight of their own leaves. Some people also cut them in the fall to reduce leaf spot since the fungus overwinters on the leaves. I assume pulling the dried leaves in the spring works as well, though. Colleen, juno irises ought to grow really well in your climate. *Iris bucharica* is the most readily available species. Sean Z Zone 6a SE Michigan