Presby Memorial Iris Gardens in Montclair
May 13th, 2012 by Mr. C
The Presby Memorial Iris Gardens in Upper Montclair, NJ is a beautiful oasis open to the public usually from May to June when the Irises are in bloom. I’m definitely not a plant expert nor do I have any aspirations for acquiring a green thumb, however being familiar with the area – every year I usually pop my head in here at least once to appreciate the brilliant color combinations & various subspecies of these irises. These “rainbow” plants truly are stunning! The Presby is run by volunteers and depends on donations to fund their entire operation. Suggested donation is $5 per person, but any size donation is gratefully accepted. The 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.
If you are anywhere near Montclair, this is most definitely a required stop from the months of May to June. The sights and smells of the Presby grounds are amazing! These photos do not give it any justice, trust me! See it in person!
Presby Memorial Iris Gardens
474 Upper Mountain Ave. Upper Montclair, NJ 07043
973-783-5974
(Photo credit: mr c)
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