Welcome to the IWGS

The International Waterlily & Water Gardening Society (IWGS) is a non-profit organization of multinational membership dedicated to the furtherance of all aspects of water gardens and their associated plants. As an organization we support and promote education, research, and conservation in these areas.

We encourage you to become involved with the IWGS activities. It's a great way to learn, network, and help the Society.

2009 Symposium-St. Charles, USA, Details of this year's symposium near Chicago.

2008 Waterlily Competition The following new Waterlily hybrids have been grown out at The Sarah P. Duke Gardens in Durham, North Carolina.

Photos and synopsis of 2007 Thailand Symposium

International Waterlily Collection The International Waterlily Collection has been designated by the International Waterlily & Water Gardening Society as a premiere collection of lilies in existence.

Results are in for the IWGS Aquatic Art Competition The winners each received a beautiful metal plaque that features their own artwork. The Best Overall winner received "The Lily." We are delighted with the results from our second annual competition, and look forward to even more entries in 2008.

The Lotus: Know It and Grow It by Kelly Billing and Paula Biles "What a beautiful booklet … all the photographs, the amount of information, and the clarity of writing. … It's definitely the most compact and informative booklet on lotus there is."

Thai Certified Collection The IWGS, along with the King Rama IX Public Park, is pleased to announce the creation of the newest IWGS Certified Collection of Waterlilies and Lotus. This collection will be housed in the ponds of the King Rama IX Public Park in Bangkok, Thailand . The Collection has been sponsored by IWGS members and additional growers and hybridizers from around the world.