Welcome to the Bluegrass Iris Society!

Sharing a Love of Irises

We love growing irises in central Kentucky. Join us to learn with us how to care for them and share them with your friends. And along the way, you’ll make some good gardening friends!

Welcome

A Few Words About Us

Welcome to the Bluegrass Iris Society!

Our society promotes an increased interest in all types of iris and the iris in general in the Bluegrass area. We encourage and foster the culture and improvement of the iris, and promote interest in iris with local gardeners, in cooperation with our regional leaders and the American Iris Society (AIS).

For Your Enjoyment

50+ Years of Experience
in Iris Culture & Care

Watch our former president and VP, David Cupps and Sue Kirkman, featured on television a few years ago, promoting our annual iris show.

Some of Our

Upcoming Events

We have a fun group of a couple dozen people who come to most of our events – some even larger! We’d love to have you join us to learn more about gardening with irises, and to make new friends.

Questions? Email Mary Lynne Lange, President of BGIS, at marylynnelange@gmail.com, or call (859) 533-1296 for additional information,  

March 21ˢᵗ, 7pm

BGIS Club Meeting & Program

“What’s the Score?” We’re having a very special club meeting and program that will give you some insight into how our accredited AIS judges score your lovely irises on the show bench. Also hear about some new categories of entries – the Single Blossom Entry and the Container-Grown Iris and how best to plan ahead to show them yourself!

Join our email list to get regular updates on this and other events.

April 18ᵗʰ, 7 PM

BGIS Club Special Program - Staging & Grooming Irises for an Iris Show

Join us to learn tips and tricks on getting your irises groomed and ready to complete for ribbons and awards at our club’s iris show. This program will be a practical demonstration of grooming techniques to get you the most points and blue ribbons!

May 11ᵗʰ

Lexington Green Mall - BGIS Iris Show

Bring your flowers and tell your friends! Don’t miss our annual iris show this year.