11 Of The Most Beautiful Gardens In Louisiana

Gardens in Louisiana are sure-fire ways to find beautiful flowers. Our numerous and beautifully landscaped gardens are some of the most wonderful places for people to visit in the entire state. Here's a list of some of the most gorgeous examples of flower gardens near me, including the headquarters of the American Rose Society!

1. Rip Van Winkle Gardens: New Iberia

A 25-acre estate built upon a coastal salt dome on Lake Peigneur, the Rip Van Winkle Gardens offer breathtaking views of the lake and a full array of native blossoming annuals and perennials.

2. New Orleans Botanical Gardens: New Orleans

Nestled in City Park, these botanical gardens offer a gorgeous lily pond and an extensive collection of rare and exotic plants - including cacti and tropicals. Part of the scenery is the stunning Enrique Alferez Sculpture Garden, our absolute favorite.

3. R. W. Norton Art Gallery Gardens: Shreveport

A free art collection in Shreveport, the gardens that surround the gallery are as big an attraction as the art itself. The beautiful array of azaleas is especially treasured here.

4. Jungle Gardens: Avery Island

Found on the same Island where Tabasco is manufactured, this 170-acre plot of natural beauty is home to a wide variety of exotic plant and animal life.

5. Louisiana State Arboretum: Ville Platte

Established in 1961, this flower garden in Louisiana offers some of the most beautiful walking paths in the state. With more than 600 acres of natural grown and added local species, you'll find this arboretum is varied and dramatic.

6. Gardens of the American Rose Center: Shreveport

Dedicated in 1974, this center is the national headquarters of the American Rose Society. It offers over 20,000 rose bushes on a 118-acre tract that includes a variety of companion plants, sculptures, and water features.

7. Butler-Greenwood Plantation Bed and Breakfast: St. Francisville

Fifty acres of landscaped grounds surround this late 18th century estate offering a beautiful example of 19th century formal gardens. Discover more on the Butler Greenwood Plantation Bed and Breakfast website.

8. Afton Villa Gardens: St Francisville

These beautiful landscaped gardens survived a fire in the 1960s that destroyed the gothic mansion. This memorial of nature is extraordinary with interesting ruins, the formal parterre garden, the music room, the daffodil valley, and a historic family cemetery. Explore these enchanted 20 acres and get inspired.

Perhaps the most Monet-like gardens in the state of Louisiana, the decadent variety at Houmas House Gardens makes it a favorite location for Louisiana celebrations.

10. Longue Vue House and Gardens: New Orleans

In a hidden corner of the city, this 8-acre meticulously kept historic home and gardens is one of the best-kept secrets in the city.

11. Botanic Gardens: Baton Rouge

Some of the best flower gardens in LA are located in Independence Park in Baton Rouge. This spacious place includes a Crepe Myrtle garden, a Rose garden, an Iris garden, and a Daylily garden. Kids have fun exploring the sensory garden and the butterfly garden.

Gardens in Louisiana are some of the best places to get inspired. Have you ever visited any of these gardens? Let us know your experiences in the comments below!

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