Nola's Iris Garden - San Jose, California

Dori

Even toward the end of the season there were beautiful irises to see. It was kind of a gloomy day but really enjoyable. One note they changed how you exit the place and you go over a pretty rough road. My car is low to the ground and I bottomed out a few times so that was not great. Yes I was going slowly. Really enjoy Nola‘s generosity and inviting the Gen public to come and see her beautiful flowers!

yung-chin C.

The place is free to visit. The owner plants a lot of Irises with all kind of varieties you won’t find in nurseries. The place doesn’t open all year long. It is only open during the flowering season in the spring. You had better contacted them to learn when it is open before you good. They sell their Irises via mail order if you are impressed. The owners are very friendly. Thanks for providing such wonderful place for free.

HINA A.

Nola’s Iris garden is so beautiful and it opens April-May. Ranch next to this garden has so many beautiful horses. You could bring your food and coffee with you, enjoy that with the beautiful view. One of the best place for photography in spring season 😍. I recommend this place to visit atleast once in a lifetime 😄 btw you can’t use the trash bin there so take your trash with you.

Brenda M.

I love spending time wandering through the iris beds at Nola's Iris Garden! All the color is spectacular when the garden is at peak bloom and the views are wonderful - on a clear day you really can see forever...or at least Oakland and San Francisco. Bring your camera and walking shoes, you won't be sorry.

Lorie D.

A heavenly place. It is at the peak of blooming today when I and my mom went for a visit. It is such a beautiful place, we spend hours to look at the flowers, taking pictures, and write down the ones we like and going to order. We will come back again and again.

Catherine S.

I ordered some irises from Nola's website and I just wanted to say they made the trip from California to Ohio quickly and in great condition. Very healthy rhizomes. I will definitely order from Nola's again in the future. Best selection of Iris varieties by far!
Update: My irises from Nola’s are blooming beautifully in Ohio!

Linda N.

What a wonderful surprise to find this beautiful Iris Garden in bloom. Had no idea there would be so many varieties. Spent a glorious misty morning wandering around and smiling. You can take beautiful pictures.

Selina H.

This place is a beautiful garden to visit in April and May. One of my favorite gardens to frequent in spring next to Filoli and the Rose Garden.

While the Irises are in full bloom it looks like a quilt in the sky. Not only are the flowers fascinating and full of colors, the view at the top of the mountain is breathtaking.

You can take a picnic and visit with your family. Wear comfy walkable/hikable shoes and clothes you can be comfortable in. It’s also great for an impromptu photo session. There are also horses, cows, chickens and turkeys for your little ones to marvel at.

Nola and Gary offer many of their irises for sale online if you notice any you want for your own garden. The irises are reasonably priced and there are hundreds to choose from!

When you’re done and feel up for it, there’s an open space preserve just a bit further up the road with a round trail with great views as well.