You Pick: Sunflowers + Fall Flowers in Iredell County
Fall color is not limited to the trees. Iredell County farms are still blooming with sunflowers and plenty of other flowers to pick this season.
Grab your clippers and make room for a fresh bouquet. Here are three local farms to visit for flowers this fall.
Beaver Farms
Sunflowers take center stage at Beaver Farms in Statesville. Walk through a maze filled with more than 10 different types of sunflowers, with a section where you can cut your own.
Cutting tools are provided, and pre picked individual sunflowers and bundles are also available for purchase.
The sunflowers generally bloom in late summer and early fall, so check availability before heading to the farm.
Beaver Farms
270 Beaver Farm Road
Statesville, NC 28625
Carrigan Farms
There is plenty of color to choose from at Carrigan Farms in Mooresville. The farm's fall flower field features more than 20 varieties across several types of flowers, including sunflowers, zinnias, celosia, marigolds, and amaranth.During a flower picking session, you can walk the rows and cut your favorites to create your own mix. Reservations are required, and Carrigan Farms provides a souvenir cup and pruners for picking.
Carrigan Farms
1261 Oak Ridge Farm Highway
Mooresville, NC 28115
Visit the Carrigan Farms website to see available dates, make a reservation, and get the latest flower picking details.
Howard Family Farms
Howard Family Farm in Harmony brings plenty of color to the season with sunflowers, zinnias, dahlias, and other cut flowers grown right on the farm.Visitors can stroll through the flower fields and cut their own blooms to create a fresh bouquet to take home.
Howard Family Farms
250 Crater Road
Harmony, NC 28634
Visit the Howard Family Farms website for current flower availability, picking dates and details before you visit.
What Can You Pick Next?
Sunflowers and fall flowers are just part of what you can find growing across Iredell County.