Fun fact about me, I was named after a flower. I was born in Georgia and all over the state are these gorgeous rose looking bushes called Camillia flowers, hence my name Camilla. That being said growing up my mama always called me her flower girl. I was a flower for Halloween one year, I pretended all the time that I was making invisible flowers, and picking flowers was my favorite activity to do on hike.
Well fast forward, I am now an adult who lives in a desert that hates flowers. Unfortunately West Texas is not well known for its ability to sustain and support flower life. Sadly my love of being surrounded by flowers has become a fight to find them. Much to my surprise I have found quite a few little specks of colorful flower heaven in the middle of this barren West Texas land.
If you are a flower lover like me then here is the list you have been waiting for! Here are all of the gardens you need to visit to find beautiful flowers in West Texas!
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Best Garden’s In West Texas:
International Water Lily Garden (San Angelo)
I know it is hard to believe, but the best garden in all of West Texas is a water garden! West Texas sure isn’t known for havin much water around, but sure enough right in San Angelo, Texas is the best water lily garden in all of this giant state!
The International Water Lily garden is a free garden to visit and it is very small. Though you may think because it is a small garden it is not worth the visit, you would be dead wrong. What it lacks in size, it makes up for in grand majesty!
There is such a large variety of lilies and lily pads. Flowers everywhere!! Surrounding the ponds of water are gardens of flowers of all varieties. I have never seen such beautiful passion flower gardens! This garden should be at the top of your list to visit during the August-September time period. This is when the lilies are in full bloom and simply breathtaking!
Location: 2 S Park St, San Angelo, TX 76901
Admission: FREE
Things To Know:
- This garden has wheelchair friendly access, but all of the gardens are raised and fenced in. The only way to really enjoy the flowers is by standing and looking over the fences.
- There is no parking lot, you will have to park of the street. It is not hard to find parking.
- The lilies are in bloom in August-September and this is the best time to go.
Amarillo Botanical Garden (Amarillo)
So Amarillo is technically considered the Texas panhandle, but hey its pretty much West Texas. This garden in Amarillo is an actual botanical garden and it is beautiful! As you wander through the gardens you are taken to all areas of this world.
There is a large Japanese garden with a waterfall flowing into a beautiful pond. Walk into the atrium and it almost feels like you are in the jungles of Brazil. All around are flowers, bushes, and trees. It is a green oasis in the middle of this barren desert.
Location: 1400 Streit Dr, Amarillo, TX 79106
Admission: $8 adult, $6 Seniors, Veterans/kids 5 and under FREE
Things To Know Before You Go:
- It is not worth bringing a stroller. This garden has so many stairs, bridges, and tight paths it is just a pain to bring a stroller. Ask me how I know….
Claydesta Center (Midland)
On the outside this building looks just like every other business center, but inside it is a complete paradise. This building houses businesses like banks and restaurants, but in the center is a large garden. This garden isn’t just a hand full of flowers, no it is a series of exotic plants placed in beautiful designs and housing several taxidermy animals.
Not only is it a beautiful sight to walk along the beautiful plants, but a fun place to find all of the animals hidden throughout. There is an elephant, crocodile, hog, deer, and even a zebra pulling a carriage of baboons. Yep you read that right! It is a fun, free place to explore!
Location: 6 Desta Dr, Midland, TX 79705
Helen Hodges Rose Garden (Lubbock)
There are several gardens located in the town of Lubbock, one of which is this rose garden dedicated to roses. This rose garden is very small and one you will be able to walk through within 5 minutes, but that does not mean it is isn’t beautiful!
The flowers being grown depend on the time of year that it is. At certain times are boxes of sunflowers and others patches of roses. It is a simple garden, but one that is free and full of pretty sights.
Location: 2410-2498 40th St, Lubbock, TX 79412
Sunken Gardens (San Angelo)
Another really fun garden to explore in San Angelo, is the Sunken Garden. Similar to the Helen Hodges Rose Garden, it is very small and one you will walk through within 10 minutes. What it lacks in size, it makes up for in unique gorgeous flowers.
The garden was cut into the side of a hill and in it you will find many of the native flowers of the West Texas region. This garden is the perfect one to take little kids to. It is filled with all sorts of flowers, swarming with butterflies, and has fun paths to take through the large bushes.
Location:
Sibley Nature Center Children’s Garden (Midland)
This nature center is very well known in Midland for having some of the best hiking trails in the area. The center is a fun place to watch birds in the birding viewing area, enjoy local art, and learn more about the nature in the area.
While the trails will take you all around the desert area surrounding the center, it will also take you to a children’s garden! This tiny garden is full of interactive fun for little kids. See if you can spot the turtles, play in the little play houses, swing on the swinging chairs, and participate in the small activities scattered around the garden. This garden is so well taken care of and the flowers are so gorgeous. It is a great place to relax and enjoy the beauty around you.
Location: 1307 E Wadley Ave, Midland, TX 79705
Chihuahuan Desert Botanical Garden (Fort Davis)
When I think of gardens I tend to just focus on flowers, but there are so many trees, shrubbery, grasses, and bushes that do not flower but are still beautiful. The Chihuahuan Desert Botanical Garden is a unlike any other garden in the area. This garden focuses less on flowers, and more on the plant life that makes up West Texas.
This garden takes you along trails and through an atrium of tons of different varieties of cactus and bristle looking bushes. Walking through this garden makes it so easy to see the beauties that make up the desert.
Location: 43869 TX-118, Fort Davis, TX 79734
Admission: $6.50 adults, kids 12 and under FREE
Lubbock Memorial Arboretum (Lubbock)
This garden in Lubbock is another great free garden to explore. It is small, similar to most of the gardens in West Texas. This garden showcases 3 different sections to it. Perennial flowers are in one section, like tulips, iris, and roses. There is a nice little water section here to and a great place to picnic with a great view.
There is a sensory section for you to practice using your 5 senses. The last is a wildflower garden area with all sorts of unique flowers that you will find throughout the state.
Location: 4111 University Ave, Lubbock, TX 79413
SkyGardens Flower Farm (Levelland)
This is by far the coolest garden in all of West Texas! This is an active garden that supplies many of the flowers to local florists. During seasons of high growth of the flowers, they open up the farm for the community to come and enjoy. They have highland cows and little bunnies, firepits to gather around and enjoy, but best of all you can go and pick your own flowers!
This unique garden experience is fun for the whole family and while you do not have to pay to come and enjoy the farm and beautiful flowers, it is encouraged to pay to pick flowers or purchase some of the souvenirs.
Location: 3576 Hummingbird Rd, Levelland, TX 79336
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