Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden

King County Iris Society

KCIS was the first club to claim a bed in the "Society Beds" east of HBG's main boulevard. In the spring of 2002, HBG invited the King County Iris Society to plant a 500 sq. ft. area near the garden entrance.

The planting initially featured a selection of all classes of bearded iris (miniature dwarfs, dwarfs, intermediates, border, miniature tall, talls and historics). The planting has recently been expanded to include some beardless iris as well. Peak of bloom is from mid May throughout June and into July.

King County Iris Society has been a part of the Puget Sound gardening scene for more than 50 years. They are affiliated with the American Iris Society. Members are interested in beardless as well as bearded iris. In a typical year KCIS has a show in May or June, and a plant sale in August or September, as well as their presence at HBGF's annual May plant sale

To volunteer with the King County Iris Society, contact Dwayne Booth. KCIS also hosts monthly meetings and garden tours. Guests are always welcome! For more information, visit the KCIS Home Page.