Region 6 is comprised of Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio, with USDA climate zones that range from 4 to 6. There are twelve local clubs that are each affiliated with AIS.
Within our region, there is a great diversity in the iris we successfully grow; including all types of bearded iris from MDB's to TB's and Arilbreds. The beardless iris grown in our region include Japanese, Louisiana, Siberian, Species, and Spuria. Jill Copeland successfully grew, from seed, a pacific coast native which is growing beautifully in her garden.
The purpose of Region 6 shall be to develop the science of horticulture and activities related to the study, propagation, and culture of the genus Iris; to stimulate and foster interest in horticultural pursuits; conservation and protection of these plants; to cooperate with other organizations, public and private, in the scientific and horticultural education of all those interested in learning any phase of the genus Iris; by any and all means consistent with these bylaws which may be determined by the Board of Directions of Region 6. These shall include, but are not limited to:
a. Encouragement and support of scientific research, including those pertaining to the solution of diseases related to but not necessarily exclusive of the genus Iris, and investigation and conservation of the genus in the wild; b. Collection, compilation and publication of data concerning the history, classification, breeding and culture of Irises; and c. Education of the public through exhibitions, public display gardens, published standards for judging and local, area, regional and national meetings open to the public. |