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)

BLOOM STATUS & HOURS OF OPERATION

Come visit the gardens during Bloom Season May 5 thru June 3, 2012.

As of  Monday, May 14th, the Iris Gardens are open 10am – 8pm every day the irises are in bloom. The iris display is approaching peak bloom and the garden looks beautiful. This is a great week to visit.

Please click here for Bloom Room gift shop hours. The Gardens and Walther House are accessible to the physically challenged. Please check here for bloom status updates.

May 5 thru May 31
The Other Presby

 A professionally curated art exhibition comprising a collection of rare prints by Frances Pelzman Liscio that highlights the diverse botanicals thriving at the gardens, from irises to native wildflowers, rare trees and flowering vines.