- 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.
Please note: Every effort is made to hold to this schedule. Unfortunately, due to circumstances beyond our control, speakers and programs may change without notice. If you are particularly interested in a certain topic, or speaker, please send us a note to request confirmation.
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
The Center for Urban Horticulture, University of Washington
3501 NE 41st St, Seattle
CUH Directons
Last updated: January 8, 2012
January 9
Gardens of Europe, Part 2
Guest speaker: Glenn Hoot
January 16
Work party at Highline Botanical Garden
10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
February 6
Firenze Competition
Guest speaker: Terry Aitken, Aitken's Salmson Creek Gardens
February 8-12
Northwest Flower and Garden Show
Booth #2310Washington State Convention Center, Seattle
March 5
2011 Regional Convention Highlights
Guest speaker: Fran Hawk and Margaret Spence
March 19
John Coble visit
Hosted by Patrick and Margaret SpencePotluck 5:00 pm; Program at 6:00 pm
April 2
Holden Village Antique Iris Project
Guest speaker: Larry Howard
May 5
Iris Sale at Highline Botanical Garden
10:00 AM - 3:00 PMSeaTac, WA
Details: http://www.highlinegarden.org/
May 19
KCIS 2012 Early Iris Exhibition
Crossroads Bellevue - NE 8th & 156th Ave. NE, Bellevue10:00 am to 12:00 - Judging - Limited viewing 12:00 to 4:00 pm - Open to the Public
May 26
Iris Gardens Tour
Contact us for details!
June 1 - 3
Region 13 Spring Meeting
Hosted by the King County Iris SocietyDetails: http://www.bc-iris.org/AIS2011Convention.htm
June 30
KCIS 2012 Late Iris Show
Crossroads Bellevue - NE 8th & 156th Ave. NE, Bellevue10:00 am to 12:00 - Judging - Limited viewing 12:00 to 4:00 pm - Open to the Public
July 7
Summer Picnic
1:00 pm to ?Hosted by Patrick and Margaret Spence
August 11
Work party for Bearded Sale
Hosted by Patrick and Margaret Spence10:00 am to....
August 18
KCIS 2012 Bearded Iris Sale
Crossroads BellevueNE 8th & 156th Ave. NE, Bellevue
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
August 19
6th Annual Moo-La-La Ice Cream Social
Highline Botanical Garden
September 10
Looking Backward and Beyond
Guest speaker: Paul Black of Mid-America Gardens
September 15
Work party for Beardless Sale
Hosted by Patrick and Margaret Spence10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
September 22
KCIS 2012 Beardless Iris Sale
Crossroads BellevueNE 8th & 156th Ave. NE, Bellevue
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
October 1
Hybridizer on the Loose
Guest speaker: Kevin Vaughn** Nominating Committee Report **
October 6
AIS Region 13 Fall Meeting
Hosted by ????
Hosted by ????
November 7
Experiences of a Novice Hybridizer
Guest speaker: Mel Cross** KCIS Annual Meeting **
December 8
KCIS 2012 Holiday Party
1:00 pm; Host TBA
1:00 pm; Host TBA
