Every April since 1965, Bobbie and Don Shepard have opened their Phoenix nursery, Shepard Iris Garden, to the public. Visitors wander 2.5 acres ablaze with nearly 200 bearded iris varieties, including 30 developed by the Shepards themselves—standouts like ‘Arizona Redhead’ (1998) and ‘Splash Dance’ (1988).
After strolling the display beds, you can order on the spot or take a catalog. Irises ship in late summer for fall planting in warm-winter regions. Beyond bearded irises, the Shepards cultivate nearly 150 spuria iris varieties and over 40 daylily (Hemerocallis) types.
Visit: 3342 W. Orangewood Ave., Phoenix. Open daily in April, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. For info or a free catalog, call (602) 841-1231.
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