Welcome to the Society for Japanese Iris! We are a community of Japanese
Iris enthusiasts dedicated to cultivating, hybridizing, and promoting
the Japanese iris. Our society includes members from around the world.
Native to Japan, Iris ensata (Japanese Iris) are the last iris to bloom, generally several weeks after tall bearded iris (late June or early July). They tend to be tall (3 to 4 feet) with large, colorful flowers (up to 10 inches in diameter). The Japanese iris will be the show piece of any landscape.
The SJI is a section of the American Iris Society. Members convene for an annual meeting as part of each AIS National Convention. Every three years, we come together at our own iris convention for fellowship and to focus on current Japanese iris hybridizing. Our 2011 convention was located in Portland, Oregon, and our 2014 convention will be held in Victoria, Canada.
2011 Payne Medal Winner 'Lake Effects'
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Native to Japan, Iris ensata (Japanese Iris) are the last iris to bloom, generally several weeks after tall bearded iris (late June or early July). They tend to be tall (3 to 4 feet) with large, colorful flowers (up to 10 inches in diameter). The Japanese iris will be the show piece of any landscape.
The SJI is a section of the American Iris Society. Members convene for an annual meeting as part of each AIS National Convention. Every three years, we come together at our own iris convention for fellowship and to focus on current Japanese iris hybridizing. Our 2011 convention was located in Portland, Oregon, and our 2014 convention will be held in Victoria, Canada.
2011 Payne Medal Winner 'Lake Effects'
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