Planning a visit to the AHS headquarters at River Farm in Alexandria, Virginia soon? Stop and see if you can catch a glimpse of our beautiful bearded iris. A welcome feature in flower beds ranging from sunny courtyards to urban gardens, the bearded iris thrives in sunlight and medium-moisture soils. Here at River Farm, our irises are located at the White House Gates near the front of the property. The White House Gates were first installed at the White House in 1819 and found a second home at River Farm in 2004. Visit the AHS headquarters at River Farm soon to view the irises while they’re here and learn about the historic White House Gates! Do you have a favorite iris in your own garden, or other tips and information you’d like to share about this exotic flower? Send us an email at webmaster@ahsgardening.org. 📅 River Farm is open and free to the public 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Monday-Friday, and 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. on Saturdays. #RiverFarmVA #AHSgardening #AmericanHorticulturalSoc...