- King County Iris Society
- Louisiana Irises: bright colors for boggy areas.
- Siberian Irises: gracefull foliage and a wide range of colors.
- Pacific Coast Irises: an amazing array of colors and patterns.
- Bearded Irises: colors and sytles to fit the needs of any gardener!
- Japanese Irises: magnificently majestic; eye-catching in the garden.
- Spuria Irises: tall and stately, ideal for landscape backgrounds.
- Species Irises: landscape marvels; genetic parents of modern hybrids.
KCIS Programs
The King County Iris Society hosts several educational and fun meetings each year. The content is primarily focused on iris (of course) but can also include other topics of interest that reflect upon iris.
Meetings start at 7:00 PM and end around 9:00 PM and are held at:
The Center for Urban Horticulture, University of Washington
3501 NE 41st St, Seattle
CUH Directons
For current details about upcoming meeting and topics, please visit our Facebook page!
KCIS also participates in or hosts several iris-related events each year:
- Our Show held in the spring provides an opportunity to see many different types iris up close. Society members are available to answer any questions visitor may have! The Show may or may not be judged.
- Our Sales events in August and September help us raise funding for projects promoting the wonderful world of iris.
- Judges training is offered on occasion. KCIS may hosts these events or promote the events that are held in other locations within AIS Region 13.
- The Northwest Flower and Garden Show is always a fun event. KCIS hosts an educational booth during the show!
- The Highline Botanical Garden Sale in spring has several different plant clubs that participate to help with their fund raising efforts. KCIS also has a display garden at the HBG site.
