Oregon Peony
& Iris Farms Tour
Exploring Oregon’s peony and iris farms offers a peaceful and engaging way to enjoy spring. With colorful irises in full bloom and fields of fragrant peonies, each farm invites you to move at your own pace and take in the beauty around you. Whether you're photographing the flowers or simply enjoying the quiet scenery, visiting allows you to appreciate each stop along the way.
PEONIES AT GLENCOE FARMS
Peonies at Glencoe Farms, located in Hillsboro, Oregon, is a family-owned and operated farm that offers visitors the opportunity to stroll through two acres of blooming peonies during the spring season. The farm cultivates over 40 varieties of peonies, providing a diverse array of colors and forms for people to enjoy. Visitors can hand-clip their own bouquets, making for a personalized and immersive experience. The farm is open during the peony season, and its welcoming atmosphere has made it a popular destination for both flower enthusiasts and photographers seeking picturesque settings.
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6325 NW Glencoe Rd Hillsboro, OR 97124 GET DIRECTIONS |
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(971) 235-3469 |
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Helpful Hints: Peonies at Glencoe Farms have a short bloom season lasting about three weeks in May. For the best timing, check their Instagram page for bloom updates: instagram.com/peoniesatglencoefarms.
BROOKS GARDENS PEONIES
Brooks Gardens Peonies is a family-owned farm in the Willamette Valley of Oregon, cultivating over 350 varieties of herbaceous and Itoh peonies. Established in 2000, the farm specializes in offering bare root peonies for fall planting, as well as potted plants and fresh-cut flowers during the bloom season. Visitors are welcomed during the peak bloom period, to explore the expansive display gardens and select from a diverse array of peony cultivars. In addition to peonies, the farm features a notable collection of historic bearded irises, enhancing the botanical experience. Brooks Gardens is dedicated to providing high-quality plants and offers guidance to gardeners to ensure successful cultivation.
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6219 Topaz St NE Brooks, OR 97305 GET DIRECTIONS |
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(503) 393-7999 |
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Helpful Hints: Brooks Gardens Peonies bloom season typically runs from May 1 to early June. For the latest updates on bloom status and any special events, be sure to check their Instagram page: instagram.com/brooksgardens.
MID-AMERICA (IRIS) GARDEN
Mid-America Garden is a renowned iris nursery located near Salem, Oregon, specializing in the hybridization and sale of bearded irises, including tall, median, and dwarf varieties. Operated by respected hybridizers Thomas Johnson and Paul Black, the garden features extensive display beds showcasing hundreds of iris cultivars during the spring bloom season. Visitors can explore a wide array of colors and forms, many of which are new introductions or award winners. Conveniently situated right next to Sebright Gardens, Mid-America Garden makes an excellent addition to a day trip for plant enthusiasts seeking inspiration and high-quality iris selections.
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7185 Lakeside Drive NE Salem, OR 97305 GET DIRECTIONS |
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(503) 390-6072 |
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Helpful Hints: Mid-America Garden sells irises through their online catalog only. So during your visit, it’s helpful to keep track of the varieties you like in the display beds to order later using their detailed online listings and photos.
SEBRIGHT GARDENS
Sebright Gardens is a specialty nursery located near Salem, Oregon, known for its extensive selection of hostas, ferns, epimediums, and other shade-loving perennials. The nursery is complemented by beautifully maintained display gardens that showcase mature plantings in a naturalistic setting, offering visitors design inspiration for woodland and shade gardens. With many plants labeled and available for purchase on-site, Sebright Gardens is a favorite destination for gardeners seeking both classic and uncommon varieties well-suited to the Pacific Northwest. The nursery also offers mail-order shipping for those unable to visit in person.
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7185 Lakeside Drive NE Salem, OR 97305 GET DIRECTIONS |
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(503) 463-9615 |
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Helpful Hints: Sebright Gardens is known for its display beds of mature hostas, ferns, and other shade perennials—give yourself extra time to explore these gardens, as they offer great ideas for plant combinations and shady garden design.
HOLMAN RIVERFRONT PARK HOTEL
The Holman Riverfront Park Hotel is a stylish, modern hotel located in the heart of downtown Salem, Oregon, just steps from Riverfront Park and the Willamette River. As part of Hilton’s Tapestry Collection, it features thoughtfully designed rooms, upscale amenities, and a welcoming atmosphere suited for both leisure and business travelers. Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant and bar, fitness center, and close proximity to shops, galleries, and the Salem Saturday Market. Its central location makes it an ideal base for exploring the city on foot, including nearby parks, museums, and the scenic pedestrian bridge to Minto-Brown Island Park.
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195 Commercial St SE Salem, OR 97301 GET DIRECTIONS |
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(971) 900-5560 |
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Helpful Hints: Just behind the hotel, the scenic Peter Courtney Minto Island Bridge connects downtown Salem to miles of bike and walking trails across the Willamette River. It's a beautiful way to explore the park’s meadows, woodlands, and river views.
SCHREINER’S IRIS GARDENS
Schreiner’s Iris Gardens is a renowned iris farm located just north of Salem, Oregon, celebrated for its expansive fields of blooming tall bearded irises each spring. Family-owned since 1925, the garden features over 200 acres of production fields and beautifully landscaped display beds that highlight a wide range of iris colors, forms, and fragrances. Visitors can stroll the gardens, take photos among the flowers, and shop for potted plants or place mail orders for bare-root rhizomes. The farm also hosts seasonal events and is a popular destination during peak bloom in May. A gift shop and on-site picnic areas make it easy to enjoy a leisurely afternoon among the flowers.
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3625 Quinaby Rd NE Salem, OR 97303 GET DIRECTIONS |
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(503) 393-3232 |
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Helpful Hints: Peak bloom at Schreiner’s Iris Gardens is typically in May, so visiting mid- to late May offers the best chance to see both the display gardens and production fields, especially if you want to take photos or select varieties for mail order.
ADELMAN PEONY GARDENS
Adelman Peony Gardens, located just outside Salem, Oregon, is a family-owned farm renowned for its expansive fields of blooming peonies in late spring. The farm grows hundreds of peony varieties, including herbaceous, tree, and intersectional (Itoh) types, showcasing a wide range of colors, sizes, and bloom forms. Visitors are welcome to stroll both the display gardens and the peony fields during the bloom season, typically from mid-May to mid-June, and can purchase fresh-cut flowers or potted plants on-site. With scenic views and well-labeled plantings, the farm is a popular destination for gardeners, photographers, and anyone seeking a peaceful seasonal outing.
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5690 Brooklake Rd NE Salem, OR 97305 GET DIRECTIONS |
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(503) 393-6185 |
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Helpful Hints: If you want to see the widest variety of peonies in bloom at Adelman Peony Gardens, aim to visit around late May, when early, mid-, and late-season varieties often overlap—just be sure to check their bloom updates online before you go.