We invite you to
Visit the rainbow on the hill
The iris gardens contain over 14,000 irises of approximately 3,000 varieties and produce over 100,000 blooms over the course of the season
The Essex County Presby Memorial Iris Gardens made the list of the 200 “Best Public Gardens in America” for 2023
Our History
The Gardens were started in 1927 as a memorial to Frank H. Presby, one of the founders of the American Iris Society and a leading citizen of Montclair. Frank Presby was an iris hybridizer and owned a fine iris collection. It was his expressed wish to give a collection of his favorite flower, the iris, to Montclair’s newly acquired Mountainside Park.
Upcoming Events
Essex County Historic House Tour
Saturday, December 6th, 2025. 12:00 - 3:00
Sunday, December 7th, 2025. 12:00 - 3:00
May Music 2026
Sunday, May 10th. 2:00-400. MOTHER'S DAY
Sunday, May 17th. 200-4:00
Sunday, May 24th. 2:00-4:00
Sunday, May. 31st. 2:00-4:00
We are thrilled to announce the release of our latest book, Iridescence! Learn more about the beauty of Irises. Contact us at Presbyiris@verizon.net to purchase. shipping $10.00
Discover Beauty
Garden Gallery
Explore our vast collection of beatiful flowers.
