About SPCNI

The Society for Pacific Coast Native Iris is an independent affiliate of the American Iris Society dedicated to cultivating interest in the growing and development of Pacific Coast Iris — often referred to as Pacificas, PCI, PCN, or PCH (Pacific Coast Hybrids) in the horticultural trade.

SPCNI encourages the development and maintenance of display gardens for Pacific Coast Iris and supports research of a scientific and horticultural nature for Pacifica Iris.

The SPCNI Scholarship Fund was established in 2005 to support research on topics relevant to PCI. Despite its name, research grants are available for both students and professors working with Pacifica Iris.

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Members have access to the latest articles from our bi-annual publication, Pacific Iris where you’ll find discussions on all aspects of Pacifica iris cultivation, research, garden observations, and new developments in hybridization. 

Members also have access to useful historic publications, including Victor Cohen’s A Guide to the Pacific Coast Iris, published by the British Iris Society, Dr. Lee Lenz’ A Revision of the Pacific Coast Irises, and Hybridization and Speciation in the Pacific Coast Irises.

The society also hosts an annual Seed Exchange, where members can purchase Pacifica Iris seeds. All seeds are donated by fellow members, and the proceeds help support the organization.

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