Leslie, I'm a coupla hours north of Rob and Sherry in California (long state) - but after a brief flurry of iris blooms - two dwarfs and
Crimson King (love this antique) ,and my unguilaricus - nothing. But everything is looking lush and beautiful. I even like iris leaves!
It's amazing how our long-awaited rain has livened up everything. I need to be patient. It's like waiting for Christmas when you're a kid!
If you find out what Roger and Rick "specially treated culture" is, please share with all of us !
One admired grower,, when I asked what her secret was, answered, "Growing in Salem, Oregon!"