Introduction
Los Angeles County has an immense amount of green space, providing residents and visitors with a plethora of outdoor activities. From hiking, biking and horseback riding to picnics and camping, there’s something for everyone. However, did you know that Los Angeles also has some amazing flower gardens? In this blog post we’ll explore the top 5 flower gardens in Los Angeles county:
Descanso Gardens
Descanso Gardens
Descanso Gardens is located in La Cañada Flintridge and offers a number of ways to enjoy its floral offerings. Visitors can take guided tours of the gardens, or they can choose from a variety of self-guided tours. There are also classes to attend on topics like “floral design” and “garden artistry” for those who want to learn more about how to create their own beautiful outdoor spaces. The garden also hosts special events throughout the year including an annual flower festival held each May that features more than 500 varieties of flowers arranged by master designers in an array of interesting displays.
Cost: $15 daily fee plus $10 per vehicle
Hours: Daily 9 am – 5 pm (except Thanksgiving Day)
Huntington Library and Gardens
The Huntington Library and Gardens (in San Marino, California) is a botanical garden with a library. The gardens are open to the public and are located at 1151 Oxford Road in San Marino, CA. They’re open daily from 9am to 5pm and free to enter!
Exposition Rose Garden
Located in the heart of downtown Los Angeles, the Exposition Rose Garden was created in 1894 as a tribute to California’s late-19th century agricultural and horticultural industries. The garden is one of two remaining sites from the World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago, IL (1893).
The park features more than 6,000 roses growing on 31 acres with over 80 different species. In addition to roses, the garden also contains many other plants including peonies and irises. The park hosts multiple events throughout the year including concerts and festivals that are open to all ages.
South Coast Botanic Garden
Located in the Santa Ana Mountains, South Coast Botanic Garden is a beautiful place to visit. It features a variety of plant species and has some gorgeous gardens on its property. A Japanese garden is one of the highlights here, as well as a butterfly garden and cactus garden that you can wander through.
Theodore Payne Foundation
The Theodore Payne Foundation is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to preserving California native plants. The Theodore Payne Foundation is located in Sun Valley, California and open daily from 9:00AM to 4:00PM. This garden features over 1,000 species of wildflowers, both annuals and perennials, many of which are rare or endangered.
Read this blog to learn more about the top 5 flower gardens in Los Angeles county
- Descanso Gardens, La Canada Flintridge
- Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden, Arcadia
- Descanso Gardens, La Canada Flintridge (again)
- Los Angeles State Historic Park, Downtown LA
- Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, Santa Barbara
Conclusion
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