Laurel Valley Iris Farm

Laurel Valley Iris Farm Laurel Valley is a small urban farm specializing in bearded iris cultivars. We are nestled between the mountains and the coast of North Carolina.

We provide online and local iris rhizome sales. I have been a lover of plants all my life, even at a very early age. I grew up in the mountains of Western North Carolina in Madison County, near the Tennessee state line. My close relatives owned a nursery business within walking distance of my home growing up and it was always a treat to visit the greenhouses. As a youngster, I spent countless hour

s in the woods from early spring until late fall, gathering NC native plants and bringing them back home to cultivate. Being outdoors and in nature is where I have always felt connected. I first became interested in irises in early adulthood. Had anyone asked me then if I would have ever thought about opening a small iris growers business, I would have not had an answer. What initially began as hobby growing has grown into a passion of mine. I love to share my love and knowledge of irises with others. I have enjoyed selling locally and I am working towards developing a website and pursuing online sells as well! There is so much to look forward to with growing irises. During bloom season, everyday is a wonderful surprise. The color combinations and cultivars are endless and there is something special about seeing that first spring bloom finally open after a long, dark, winter!

My Petals and Wings box is all tagged, inventoried, and ready to plant sometime! I always find irises there that I know ...
08/02/2026

My Petals and Wings box is all tagged, inventoried, and ready to plant sometime! I always find irises there that I know I will enjoy. The rhizomes are always good quality, just the perfect size for me, and they always do well. This is year number three ordering and that trend will continue next season. There were more in the box; I just stopped myself from dispensing them into color coded boxes for a photo op to share.

Week before last, it rained for six days, every afternoon. We had a small three-day break from the rain and then it floo...
08/02/2026

Week before last, it rained for six days, every afternoon. We had a small three-day break from the rain and then it flooded last night with torrential rains. More rain is in the forecast four days next week. We have been in a drought over the spring; however, it’s frustrating to get so much rain all at one time because you can’t plant in the mud! Sorry, I needed to complain a minute. This has been a month long saga in July and I’m hoping that August is not setting up the same way. But wait, there’s more! Hurricane season is upon us and with tracking patterns in NC…IYKYK. 😩

Broley’s Homestead order only had a few this time; however, it’s because I ordered more Louisiana irises than I did bear...
08/02/2026

Broley’s Homestead order only had a few this time; however, it’s because I ordered more Louisiana irises than I did bearded irises from them this year! Those irises ship a little later in the summer and I can’t wait! Their irises are always great.

I received a nice haul from Horton’s Iris Garden from out in California. They always seem to have something I’m either l...
08/01/2026

I received a nice haul from Horton’s Iris Garden from out in California. They always seem to have something I’m either looking for or something different that I don’t have…either way, you know how iris buying goes. You put one in the cart and the next thing ya know, you have 15! 😂 I’m seeing more growers cutting back these fans and I have to say, I’m kind of a fan of this process (see what I did there?). I’m noticing that the shift in gravity from having a shorter fan base versus a taller fan is providing direct support to the rhizome itself as I am planting. They are not uprooting or falling over with the elements.

Nothing has happened to me personally and this is not a passive-aggressive post, I’m just simply posting it on my page a...
07/30/2026

Nothing has happened to me personally and this is not a passive-aggressive post, I’m just simply posting it on my page as a reminder. In the big scheme of things, we are not dealing with life-threatening situations here that require fiery deliberations, folks…we are dealing with plants. Keep it moving and keep it positive. These back-biting comments I’ve seen on other platforms are ridiculous. People are only creating a reputation for themselves when they become confrontational. People will eventually not want to fool with that kind of drama. When people show you who they are, believe them the first time. Their behavior is not a mistake, it’s who they are and it’s intentional.

What can I say about Heather Stark and Ripple Effect Iris Farm? 🤔 For starters, she’s my Iris buddy and is always willin...
07/30/2026

What can I say about Heather Stark and Ripple Effect Iris Farm? 🤔 For starters, she’s my Iris buddy and is always willing to help when I have a question. Secondly, as you can see by the shear number of irises in these two trays, I always have a hefty wish list created for her farm’s opening day! Quality, well priced, rhizomes is what you receive from Ripple Effect. Thanks a bushel for the bonuses! Put her on your list for next season if you haven’t already!

South Jersey never disappoints! Some growers seem to grow irises that mesh with your style and personality. I always loo...
07/28/2026

South Jersey never disappoints! Some growers seem to grow irises that mesh with your style and personality. I always look forward to opening day and the varieties that are available. The customer service is alway impeccable along with the rhizomes!

Who doesn’t enjoy a 2-Fer sale from Enchanted Oaks? Yes I bought more irises…don’t judge me! 😂Nice rhizomes, more great ...
07/28/2026

Who doesn’t enjoy a 2-Fer sale from Enchanted Oaks? Yes I bought more irises…don’t judge me! 😂Nice rhizomes, more great stickers to place on my laptop, and a business card to boot! Love doing business with Kara!

Today, I received six orders! I want to try to showcase all the wonderful growers, but I will do so by sharing one order...
07/28/2026

Today, I received six orders! I want to try to showcase all the wonderful growers, but I will do so by sharing one order per day so that I don’t create a lot of traffic all at once. Today’s order is brought to you by a wonderful hybridizer and grower, Diana Ford! I ordered three beautiful selections from her field this season and she included a very nice note and her business card, along with a bonus! I look forward to growing and sharing these future blooms with everyone. I really enjoy the personal touch that she added inside a well-packed box. I’ll definitely be revisiting next year.

Let’s talk about Bronze Heart! I had this one last year and it was doing great until it wasn’t. I’m in search of it and ...
07/27/2026

Let’s talk about Bronze Heart! I had this one last year and it was doing great until it wasn’t. I’m in search of it and the grower I bought it from year before last is sold out this season. Does anybody in our crowd grow this one? If so, let me know. If you happen to run across it, shoot me a DM. It’s a 2013 Johnson (Mid-America) cultivar. Thanks Ya’ll!

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Brent Street
Winston-Salem, NC
27103

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