Spring Flowers
Spring Flowers
In May, spring flowers are in full bloom, showcasing a vibrant array of colors and fragrances. Some of the most beautiful flowers available during this month include:
Tulips – Tulips are still in season in May, offering a wide variety of colors from soft pastels to bold hues, adding elegance to gardens and bouquets.
Ranunculus – These multi-petaled flowers come in a range of colors, from soft blush to vibrant red and yellow, adding a delicate, ruffled texture to arrangements.
Daffodils – Though they begin to fade as the month progresses, daffodils still appear in May, offering cheerful yellow and white blossoms.
These flowers, with their vibrant colors and intoxicating fragrances, bring the essence of spring to life during May. I say May for my spring as I still work mastering tunnels and learning the right time to start.
In the Pacific Northwest, summer flowers from June to August are a stunning celebration of vibrant colors, unique textures, and delightful fragrances. With the mild climate, this region sees a wide range of blooms that thrive during the summer months.
Poppies – Bright orange, red, and yellow poppies add a burst of color to gardens and wildflower meadows, offering a delicate and whimsical touch to summer landscapes.
Columbine – With unique, spurred flowers in shades of blue, red, yellow, and purple, columbine adds an intricate beauty to gardens, often seen along woodland edges.
Dahlias – These large, showy blooms come in an array of colors, from bold reds and purples to soft pinks and oranges, and their intricate petals make them a summer favorite.
Black-Eyed Susans – With their golden yellow petals and dark centers, black-eyed susans bloom well into August, offering a rustic, wildflower aesthetic to gardens and meadows.
Gladiolus – Tall spikes of gladiolus bloom in a range of colors, from soft pastels to vivid reds and pinks, adding a dramatic touch to late summer arrangements.
Throughout the summer months, the Pacific Northwest showcases a remarkable diversity of blooms that reflect the region’s temperate climate and natural beauty. These flowers not only create stunning landscapes but also attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.
Fall on a flower farm is a time of rich, earthy hues and cozy, seasonal blooms. As the weather cools, the flowers shift to reflect the warmth and vibrancy of autumn:
Sunflowers – Though they start to fade in late summer, many sunflowers continue to bloom into the fall, with golden petals and dark centers, creating a radiant harvest feel.
Asters – These late-blooming flowers appear in shades of purple, pink, and white, offering a vibrant contrast against the autumn landscape.
Zinnias – These resilient flowers hold their own into the cooler months, with their bright, almost-dazzling colors of red, pink, and yellow still standing strong in the fall.
Coxcomb (Celosia) – Known for its unique, ruffled shape, Coxcomb adds a dramatic touch with fiery red, orange, and pink tones that thrive as the weather cools.
Marigolds – Their bright, golden-yellow flowers and deep oranges offer a classic autumn feel, often used in harvest decorations and arrangements.
In the fall, a flower farm is a place of rich colors and textures, where blooms like these create a warm, inviting atmosphere, perfect for harvest celebrations and seasonal bouquets.
Stay tuned for 2025 delivery/ordering options.
Mount Hood Farmers Market (May - Oct) Fridays 2-7pm
Last Straw will be providing fresh organically grown cut flowers for bouquets as well as specialty produce depending on season to local markets in the year 2025. Earlier in the year you will find 3" pot produce starts to take home and grow your own. You can either take home a premade bouquet or build your own at the bouquet bar! Come say hi!