About Rockytop Gardens
Welcome!
We planted our very first iris in 1962 and are still playing in the dirt! Our participation in iris organizations has been an interesting journey. Many of our older friends are no longer active or have passed away and the memories of these dear souls and their massive gardens are incredible treasures! I am grateful that I am not a part of the modern “go and go and go” generation who never learned the joy of fighting weeds, grass and insects!
You are always welcome here and you will want to call ahead to check the weather forecast and to be sure someone will be here to greet you. This is being written in January and our best bloom (typically beginning midweek prior Mother’s Day) is totally dependent on weather conditions. The Nashville area is famous for “pop-up” showers even when the forecasters call for bright sunshine!
Note that Tennessee residents must include .0975% sales tax on your orders.
We schedule iris plant shipments to our customers in July and August. Surprise packages ($25 minimum plus shipping costs) will ship in September until surplus stock is depleted.
64 years ago I placed MY FIRST IRIS ORDER to an iris nursery in Missouri! The iris addiction has been a constant every moment since that year in 1962! Huge numbers of my dearest iris friends have passed to the other side in these many years and the hilarious and wonderful memories of every single person had added immensely to my crazy life spent “playing in the dirt”! My hair is mostly white and I move slower and carefully.
We answer our phone in growing season after dark. I recommend emailing if you are considering a visit. We keep an eye on the weather forecasts and can recommend predicted “fair weather” days for your visit.
We thank you for your many years of patronage and we look forward to serving you!
Phil Williams
615-274-6426