The Best U.S. Cities to Visit for Flower Fields

The Best U.S. Cities to Visit for Flower Fields

Flower Farms: The Best Flower Fields Across the U.S.

Flowers are one of life’s greatest pleasures. From romantic gestures, to a symbol of kindness during a difficult time, it’s safe to say that flowers make many situations better. Their vibrant colors, dainty petals, and beautiful fragrance emanate joy to all in their presence.

Flowers are a great way to celebrate the beauty of nature and summer. However, their role expands beyond aesthetics. Flowers are a key driver of pollination, which allows us to grow fruits and vegetables. Without them, we would not be able to sustain food production.

At K. van Bourgondien, we recognize and appreciate the multifaceted roles of flowers. So, we set out to help others celebrate them as well. We decided to find out which major U.S. cities have the most flower farms, and the best flower farms, using Yelp reviews. Explore the most beautiful flower fields in a city near you! Read on to see what we found!

The Cities with the Most Flower Farms

Map displaying the cities that have the most flower farms nearby.

First, we looked at which cities have the most flower farms. Out of the 50 most populous cities in the United States, the nation’s capital topped the ranking. Washington, D.C. is home to a whopping 10 flower farms—nearly four times more than the average number of flower farms per city (2.6)! When choosing a flower field to visit, there’s no shortage of great options there!

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, followed closely behind D.C.’s lead, with an impressive seven flower farms. Next in the ranking were Portland, Oregon, and Fort Worth, Texas, with five flower farms each. Other notable cities with the most flower farms include Sacramento, California (4), Minneapolis, Minnesota (4), Columbus, Ohio (4), and Arlington, Texas (4).

The Cities with the Best Flower Farms

Map showing the U.S. cities with the highest rated flower farms

Next, we decided to take a look at which cities have the highest rated flower farms based on the average Yelp star ratings. The overall results were astounding! Flower farms in the nation’s most populated cities have a high average rating of 4.4 stars out of 5. It’s safe to say that you can’t go wrong with a trip to any of these city-centered flower fields!

The top of the list is crowded with beautiful flower fields and perfect five-star ratings. Sacramento, California, San Francisco, California, Indianapolis, Indiana, New York City, New York, and Columbus, Ohio tied for first place with their flawless, five-star rated flower farms. Following closely behind was Chicago, Illinois, with an amazing flower farm average rating of 4.8 stars.

Are you looking for a five-star flower farm? One fan favorite is Chicago’s Farm on Ogden, where gorgeous blooms and produce can be found in spades. Another pleaser is Louisville’s Walnut Grove Nursery, where all manner of flowers and plants wait patiently for new owners. If you’re in Oregon, make your way to LSV Farm and Mill, and if you’re in Florida, see if Phelps Farm Orchids boost your mood.

Full Dataset

The graphics above do not display data for all of the metropolitan areas that were included in the study. Curious about flower farms in all 38 cities we analyzed? Take a look at our full dataset in the interactive map below!

Wrap-Up

If your city didn’t make either of these lists (and even if it did), we encourage you to plant a flower farm of your own! Not only will they add beauty to your outdoor space, but they will add to the bee highways that keep our precious pollinators alive and well.  K. van Bourgondien has a guide on cut flowers and a wide selection of cut flowers for floral arrangements. Browse their selection for fall planting cut flowers and spring planting cut flowers today.