Potted iris over winter

bonjon and rebloomnut,
Thanks .
You are both so right,it makes sense.I did so much research on all my roses before I bought them I could/should maybe post in the iris forum which irises do well in Maine and then of course I could even specify my location taking into consideration their PH is like mine by testing.

I am planning to take alot of notes i.e.how many fans it has when I planted,how many new babies peaking already to see the world :-)

Right now I am still waiting on my co-op from Terry and one order from TNtigger.Have several sitting in just a little bit of water,the roots that is and several planted in pots to overwinter......not as many as you bonjon.Are you still going to keep them in pots ?