What is the Society for Louisiana Irises website (louisianas.org)?

louisianas.org is the official website of the Society for Louisiana Irises, a horticultural society founded in 1941 that works to preserve and promote Louisiana irises and their hybrids. It serves gardeners, iris growers, and the general public with cultivation guidance, historical background, a species preservation project, and news about society events—most notably a 2027 convention in New Orleans. The site is a membership and community hub as well as a reference source.

Who the organization is

The society describes itself as "a community of like-minded horticulturists who enjoy sharing our passion for plants with the world," and its stated purpose since 1941 has been preserving and promoting Louisiana irises and their hybrids. The site's tagline calls these "the most diverse, beautiful native plants in North America."

What the site covers

The navigation and homepage content organize into several areas:

Iris history

The site notes that the name "Louisiana iris" was first used by naturalist John James Audubon, and frames its history content as the story of the plant "from swamp to garden."

Cultivation and propagation

Growers can find information on planting and caring for Louisiana irises and hybrids, including propagation and special cultivation topics, presented alongside a grower community.

Species Preservation Project

A newer initiative invites members and the public to report newly identified species. The project uses a custom database and interactive map to support preservation of these native plants.

Publications and archive

The resources area includes publications and an archive of Fleur de Lis, the society's publication.

Events and membership

The featured event is the 2027 convention, scheduled for April 8–11, 2027 in New Orleans, held with the Greater New Orleans Iris Society (GNOIS). The site states that registration is available and directs visitors to the GNOIS convention page (louisianairisgnois.com/convention/) for registration and details.

The society actively seeks new members; the "Join Us" and "Get Involved" links are the entry points for membership.

When this site is useful to you

• You grow or want to grow Louisiana irises and need planting, propagation, or care guidance.
• You want historical and botanical background on the irises, their hybrids, and cultivars.
• You have spotted what may be a new species and want to report it through the preservation project.
• You want to attend the 2027 New Orleans convention or join the society.
• You are looking for back issues of Fleur de Lis or other publications.

The site does not present itself as a commercial shop; it functions as an educational, conservation, and membership resource.