Iris Log

Three different types of Iris in the garden...all blooming at the same time. Amazing-the stars are in alignment. How the heck do I get rid of those nasty little aphids though? I know they don't do THAT much damage, but still, they disturb me. My neighbor just brushes them off with her hands. That looks easy and not skeevy, but I am sure they just jump right back on. I don't want to use anything harsh on them. I am thinking of sharing the light periwinkle ones with my workmate. They can use some division this summer. I also have to dig all of them up regardless and raise them. They have sunken down after two years of side dressing with compost.