The Essex County Presby Memorial Iris Gardens was established in 1927 to honor Frank H. Presby of Montclair, a leading horticulturalist and a founder of The American Iris Society. This living museum, listed on the State and National Registers of Historic Sites, offers a spectacular display of thousands of iris varieties to visitors from all over the world. (Photo credit: Irene Jeruss)

HOURS OF OPERATION

The irises are in bloom mid-May through early June each year.  Check back next spring for exact dates and times.

Presby Memorial Iris Gardens is #30 in New Jersey Monthly January 2012 issue’s 52 Things Every New Jerseyan Needs To Do This Year list.
 

‘Barbara Walther’ (Casselman, R. 1959)