Where to See Flowers in Tulsa

A tour of Tulsa gardens must include a stop at the incredible Tulsa Botanic Garden. Just a 15-minute drive from downtown, the Tulsa Botanic Garden showcases over 350 plant varieties, in the Tandy Floral Terraces. The 3-acre ornamental garden includes beautiful art deco designs, water features and one of the region’s largest spring flower displays with more than 100,000 bulbs.

Be sure to check out the two-acre Children's Discovery Garden if you’re visiting with the family. The children’s garden offers experience-based learning opportunities for children and families in a dynamic natural setting.

Make plans to visit this spring (you may even catch some live music!) and be sure to reserve tickets in advance on their website.

A Tulsa classic, Woodward Park is nestled in Midtown Tulsa. The park is a well-known spot to shoot prom and wedding photos as it is home to 44 acres of expertly manicured landscape. In fact, you may need to patiently wait for another model/ subject to clear out of your serene setting.

There are two main garden areas within the park, the Upper and Lower Rock Gardens, and the formal terraces of the Tulsa Rose Garden. Both gardens were established during the 1930s and have flourished for nearly a century as new developments were added to the park.

Don’t miss the Linnaeus Teaching Garden on the southeast side of the park. Opened in 2006, the teaching garden includes a boulder garden, greenhouse, vegetable gardens and fountains for a unique garden experience. The park is free to visit year-round and conveniently located near shopping and restaurants on Cherry Street, Brookside and at Utica Square.
 

Named the most beautiful place in Oklahoma by House Beautiful magazine, Philbrook Museum boasts blooms you do not want to miss. The formal gardens were part of the museum’s original design and were crafted to compliment the majestic Philbrook Villa.

Additional gardens were completed in 2004 and offer visitors a sensory garden complete with sitting spaces. The museum hosts many events in their green spaces from story time geared towards children ages ten and under, to yoga for all ages.

Included with admission, the gardens are an essential part of any Philbrook tour. Keep an eye out for Philbrook’s famed garden cats, Sage and Cleome, who reached national notoriety (highlighted in People magazine!) in Spring 2020 as they requested pen pals to keep them company while the museum was closed.

Now that the museum is open and the garden is thriving, these kitties are ready to meet new friends and photobomb your stories.

If you’re looking for a unique garden experience with something for everyone, head over to the Gathering Place. This spacious park hosts more than 400 species of plants on their 66.5 acres.

The park was designed with a lush, rural aesthetic in mind, and the horticulture specialists behind it made sure to resist an excessively tidy look.

During your visit to the park, you can enjoy 16 acres of wildflowers and over 100 species of trees including plenty of redbuds and magnolias. With plenty of play equipment for kiddos of all ages and an incredible view of Downtown Tulsa, the Gathering Place is an excellent stop on your Tulsa flower tour.
 

Utica Square is a quaint, Instagrammable (yes, we’re calling that a word) slice of Midtown packed with restaurants, boutiques and shops lined around flower beds and an iconic phone booth.

Grab a box of locally crafted chocolates at Glacier Chocolate or a trinket to take home from Snow Goose.

Brunch with friends on a patio at Queenie's or Wild Fork surrounded by springtime blooms, then, head to Saks Fifth Avenue and enjoy the manicured landscapes along the way.

The University of Tulsa (TU) is a gorgeous private university situated on 230 acres of green space with Collegiate Gothic buildings. If you're in the area, you probably know the campus boasts some beautiful blooms for most of the year (except when it gets super cold).

Whether you're having a picnic in front of the library, taking a picture in front of the iconic TU sign and graduation bell or strolling around the admission building, you'll be surrounded by plentiful, perfectly placed flowers. Check them out sooner rather than later! 

Located right in Tulsa's geographic center on the corner of 41st and Yale, The University of Oklahoma - Tulsa is a pristinely landscaped campus on 60 acres. You can find picture-perfect lawns, large, mature trees providing some much-needed shade from the Oklahoma sun and pretty blooms all over campus - in front of the OU-Tulsa sign, along the walkways and in the center of the lawns shaped like the OU letters. 

If you're looking for a different place to go see some of your favorite spring blooms, Oral Roberts University is a perfect spot. A private, Christian university sitting on 385 acres of land, the architecture has been nationally recognized for its uniqueness.

All of the buildings on campus have a futuristic and mid-century modern look with sharp lines and shapes. Everywhere you turn, there will be groupings of blooms - in front of signs, lining sidewalks and even by the large praying hands. 

If beautiful outdoor spaces are your thing, look no further than Southwood Landscape and Garden Center. Tulsa's largest independent garden center serving the community for over 40 years, you can find anything from trees, grass, potted plants, bushes, flowers and more.

When it comes to blooms, you can get lost browsing for hours in their indoor-outdoor setup. You can purchase plants for your perfect escape and install them yourself, or the Southwood team can do it for you. Either way, you'll love visiting and will probably want to come back for more. 

Wildflower Market is a Brookside gem that specializes in house plants, handcrafted art and goods, workshops and soon it will even offer local beers and wines. If you're looking to shop local, browse unique artwork and meet friendly faces, this is your place. Stop by to start creating your perfect, plant-filled home escape. 

Fresh-cut flowers and handmade bouquets are the name of the game at Gas Petal Flower Truck. Seen all around Tulsa, this unique flower truck has some of the most beautiful blooms the city has to offer. You can order for your home, for a gift or for an event. You can also order your favorites online. Make sure you get out and see them at their next stop. Keep up with them on social media or on their website! 

When you want to grab a bite and be surrounded by the best greenhouse vibes, Bar Serra is your place. No matter the weather outside, you'll be able to stop by a Utica Square favorite for elevated bar food, cocktails and great service.

Huge windows bring natural light and artful views into the space. You'll be met by colorful flowers before you even open the door, and as you sit to eat and have a drink, beautiful plants galore will hang above you.