Presby Memorial Iris Gardens

Presby Memorial Iris Gardens contain over 14,000 irises which typically bloom in mid-May. Photo credit: Irene Jeruss

**Due to inclement weather, the Family Garden Party at Presby Memorial Iris Gardens has been canceled** **Peak bloom of the irises is expected for May 12th - June 4th**

Upcoming Events at Presby Memorial Iris Gardens

Oct 20

Gardens Aglow at Essex County Presby Memorial Iris Gardens

View the gardens at dusk as they come to life with artfully carved jack-o-lanterns supplied by local high school art departments. Enjoy a glass of cider at sunset while watching the gardens glow! Act...

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About

Located at the base of the 7 1/2 acre Mountainside Park, the Presby Memorial 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 annual spring Bloom Season is typically mid-May through the first week of June. Certain beds will bloom in October. Visitors can see by the arching slope of the garden beds why Presby is often referred to as the “rainbow on the hill”.

A recent addition is the PresBee Sanctuary which currently supports 10 active hives with well over 100,000 Italian honeybees.

Partners

Citizens Committee of the Presby Memorial Iris Gardens

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