Hmmm. There are always other points of view. I have never seen "awful looking leave", even when I lived by San Francisco. Interesting. Colleen -----Original Message----- From: pbs-bounces@lists.ibiblio.org [mailto:pbs-bounces@lists.ibiblio.org] On Behalf Of Diane Whitehead Sent: Sunday, November 25, 2012 8:45 PM To: Pacific Bulb Society Subject: Re: [pbs] Iris Bearded iris leaves suffer from awful looking leaves on the coast so gardeners cut off them off. The fungus likes moist air. I think bearded iris have unspotted healthy leaves if they grow inland. Diane Whitehead Victoria, British Columbia, Canada On 25-Nov-12, at 7:15 PM, Colleen wrote: > > > I have never cut my Iris. Why is it done? >