A Local’s Guide to Gorgeous Flowers in the Pacific Northwest
In this post I am sharing some of the best places to find flowers throughout the Pacific Northwest. Since I live in Oregon, most of the locations featured here are local to me, but I have also included a few amazing spots not to be missed in Washington. Rather than write extensive details on each place, I’ve added photos to help you discover what you can expect. Each month features the flowers in peak bloom during that month.
MARCH
Cherry Blossoms at Tom McCall Waterfront Park in Portland, Oregon
APRIL
Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival in Woodburn, Oregon
Holland America Tulip Farm in Woodland, Washington
Hulda Klager Lilac Garden in Woodland, Washington
MAY
Schreiner’s Iris Garden in Salem, Oregon
Adelman Peony Garden Salem, Oregon
Balsam Root and Lupine at Rowena Crest in Mosier, Oregon
Balsam Root on Dog Mountain in Stevenson, Washington
JULY
Owen Rose Garden in Eugene, Oregon
Point Defiance Rose Garden in Tacoma, Washington
Lavender Valley in Hood River, Oregon
Hood River Lavender Farms in Hood River, Oregon
Read my post about Hood River Lavender Farm Here
Lavender Festival in Sequim, Washington
Sequim Lavender Festival is held every year in July.
AUGUST
Swan Island Dahlia Festival in Canby, Oregon
West Union Gardens, Hillsboro, Oregon
Grateful Vineyard in Hood River, Oregon
Read my post about the Grateful Vineyard Here
NOTE: You may notice an obvious omission. One of the more popular spots to view flowers in the Pacific Northwest is The Portland Rose Garden. I will add them to the post once I take some updated photos.
