Welcome!
A hearty welcome to the TAIS website. This site is devoted to all who are interested in, and have a love for iris. Tucson Area Iris Society is the local Iris Chapter/Society for Tucson and the surrounding area, as well as an affiliate of the American Iris Society.
We're a non profit organization whose purpose is to promote the knowledge, culture and appreciation of plants in the genus iris. We hold a flower show in the spring and a rhizome sale in the fall of every year. Our meetings are held on Saturday afternoons and free to the public.
We hope you enjoy our site. Please feel free to browse.
What's New?
IRIS ROUNDUP - AIS Region 15 2026 Spring Trek - April 10-11
Hosted by Sun Country Iris Society. Buses will be used for transportation to the three gardens on tour. SCIS members have been tending to guest irises for the last couple of years in their gardens. Friday evening dinner and Lunch on Saturday is included.
TAIS members can take advantage of this chance to see the latest iris varieties, connect with Region 15 members and deepen their knowledge about irises.
2026 TAIS Iris & Rose Show - April 18
At Trinity Presbyterian Church (400 E. University Blvd.).
Set up: 6:00am - 9:30am | Judging: 10:00am - noon | Free public viewing: 1:00pm - 4:00pm