What do I receive when I buy an Iris from Schreiner's Gardens?

You will receive a single rhizome of each variety ordered which has 6 inches of green foliage. Each rhizome has a wooden label attached with the name of the variety printed on it.

How can I keep track of my variety names? Once the label is removed from a rhizome at planting time all Iris look exactly alike. If you want to keep track of the variety name (or color) make a chart of the Iris as you plant them. Keep this chart handy for reference when they bloom in the spring. Another way is to prepare a permanent garden marker with the variety name and place it next to the rhizomes. These garden labels are readily available at many nurseries and garden supply stores.

Do Iris have a fragrance? Most of the Tall Bearded Iris we sell have at least a faint fragrance. Some have a more potent fragrance than others. Consult our catalog for specific Iris that have a strong fragrance. We also offer a collection that features several of our most fragrant Iris.

How do I learn more about Iris? Go here to read out About Iris page. We offer several excellent reference books on Iris, as well as a full-color video.

Are there any organizations I can join for Iris lovers? Yes, the American Iris Society is a non-profit volunteer organization made up of dedicated Iris lovers. Their goal is the promotion of the culture and improvement of Iris. Visit the American Iris Society website.

Do you have wholesale pricing? Yes, we offer our Iris at wholesale prices to licensed businesses. Our list of wholesale prices is available in mid-June. To be eligible for wholesale prices, please forward us your business's registration or certification numbers.

Do you send catalogs and Iris to Canada? We will send catalogs to Canada for a cost of $7.00. We do not, however, send our free mini-edition to Canada. Write and ask for our Canadian terms of sale.

Do you ship Iris overseas? We do export Iris overseas, but these shipments also require additional expenses for shipping and inspection. Please contact us if you're interested in placing an overseas order for terms that are specific to your country. Our minimum overseas order is $100.00.

What special events are planned for Iris bloom season? The city of Keizer has its annual Iris Festival and grand floral parade the third weekend in May. Schreiner's Gardens also hosts our popular barbeque chicken dinner with an afternoon of Dixieland jazz music every Memorial Day. Visit our Bloom Season Events page to get the details.

Are there some Iris that are good for a water garden? Yes, there are some Iris that prefer wet conditions. We recommend either Louisiana Iris or the species Iris pseudacorus variegata. Both of these types of Iris are naturally a water or bog plant and are excellent either in or next to ponds.

How do you get an Iris Lover's Catalog? Our 72-page full-color Collector's Edition of the Iris lover's catalog is available for only $5.00. If you place an Iris order you will be added to our mailing list and receive next year's catalog free of charge.

When will you ship my Iris? Our shipping seasons runs from early July through mid-October. You may request a special shipping date during that period.

Can I pick up my order at the gardens? No, we are strictly a mail-order company.

How many Iris varieties do you have? We sell about 500 different varieties and grow another 1,000 more named Iris for observation and enjoyment.

Why are some Iris so expensive? A new Iris offered to the public for the first time is called a New Introduction. New introductions are priced at $50.00 or more the first year. In successive years, there are more plants available so the price goes down. The price of an Iris is based on supply and demand.

Is Schreiner's Iris Gardens open to visitors during bloom season? Our beautiful 10-acre landscaped display gardens are open to the public from dawn until dusk, seven days a week during bloom. Our garden gift shop and cut flower show are open from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. during that time.

How do I get to the Iris gardens? From I-5, take exit 263, the Brooks/Gervais exit. Turn east onto Brooklake Rd., and drive to the stoplight. Turn right onto 99-E. After about a mile, turn right at the blue Schreiner's sign onto Quinaby Road. We're on the right about half a mile down the road. See the map to our gardens.