What’s Blooming Now
March
Spring Bulb Highlights Across the Garden
Stanford Family Liberty Garden – First Ladies’ Tulip Display
Discover a unique blend of horticulture and history in the First Ladies’ Tulip Display. This special collection honors eight First Ladies who each had a tulip named for them, with representative blooms planted throughout the Liberty Garden. It’s a beautiful way to experience spring while connecting to a story of legacy, recognition, and tradition.
Jim and Cherry Bost Arboretum – Daffodil Hill
A true spring spectacle, Daffodil Hill bursts to life with more than 46,000 daffodils blanketing the hillside in vibrant yellow. The sweeping display creates a joyful, sunlit landscape that feels both expansive and immersive—one of the Garden’s most breathtaking seasonal moments.
Check out the Bulbs Garden Wide
Spring bulbs are blooming throughout the Garden, each area offering something a little different:
- Lawn & Perennial Terraces: Drifts of daffodils and fragrant hyacinths
- Mediterranean Terrace: Unique species tulips with delicate, natural forms
- Rose Terrace: Camassia beginning to emerge with elegant blue blooms
- Lawn Terrace (Late Spring): Allium will soon rise with sculptural, globe-like flowers
Driskill Children’s Discovery Garden
This vibrant space features nearly 25,000 bulbs in a playful palette of purples, pinks, yellows, and white—designed to delight visitors of all ages.
What’s blooming:
Dwarf irises, daffodils, hyacinths, tulips, muscari (grape hyacinths), camassia, and Spanish bluebells
The layered colors and textures create an immersive, storybook-like experience—perfect for families and curious explorers.
Lakeside Promenade & Visitor Center
A welcoming introduction to the Garden, this area features a curated mix of classic spring blooms.
What’s blooming:
Daffodils, tulips, hyacinths, and summer snowflakes
Set against the serene lakeside backdrop, these plantings offer a peaceful and picturesque start—or finish—to your visit.
Standford Family Liberty Garden Bulb Display
In addition to the First Ladies’ collection, Liberty Garden showcases a rich variety of spring bulbs woven throughout the landscape.
What’s blooming:
Hyacinths, tulips, daffodils, and muscari
The combination of color, fragrance, and layered plantings creates a dynamic spring display that evolves week by week.
April
Tandy Floral Terraces
Bearded Iris (Iris germanica hybrids)
Bearded Iris are beginning to bloom, showcasing their signature ruffled petals and intricate color patterns. Named for the soft “beard” along their lower petals, these striking flowers range in hues from deep purples to soft pastels, adding bold structure and elegance to the terraces.
Clematis (Clematis spp.)
Clematis vines are starting to unfurl and bloom, climbing gracefully along supports with large, star-shaped flowers. Known as the “queen of climbers,” clematis brings vertical interest and a sense of movement, with blooms that can range from delicate to dramatic depending on the variety.
Viburnum (Viburnum spp.)
Viburnum shrubs are in bloom, displaying clusters of white to soft pink flowers that often carry a light, pleasant fragrance. These versatile shrubs provide both seasonal beauty and ecological value, attracting pollinators while anchoring the garden with their lush form.
Dogwoods (Cornus spp.)
Dogwoods are in peak bloom, their iconic flowers (technically bracts) creating a soft canopy of white or blush tones. These beloved spring trees bring a sense of calm and timeless beauty to the terraces, marking one of the most anticipated bloom moments of the season.
Salvia ‘May Night’ (Salvia × sylvestris ‘Mainacht’)
‘May Night’ Salvia is coming into bloom with deep violet-blue flower spikes that rise above aromatic foliage. A magnet for bees and other pollinators, this hardy perennial adds vibrant color and energy to the garden while supporting local ecosystems.
Peonies (Paeonia spp.)
Peonies are rapidly emerging throughout the Garden, with the terraces offering an early preview as some varieties begin to bloom. ‘Cherry Festival’ is currently in flower, featuring large, soft pink blossoms with a rich, deep red center. Known for their lush, full petals and classic fragrance, peonies are a highlight of late spring and a favorite among visitors.
Driskill Children’s Discovery Garden
Sarracenia (Trumpet Pitcher Plants)
The Trumpet Pitcher Plants in the Bog Bowls are just about to bloom. These fascinating carnivorous perennials attract and trap insects such as flies and wasps, deriving nutrients from their prey. Their upright, tubular leaves and unusual flowers make them a captivating feature for visitors of all ages.
Leucojum aestivum (Summer Snowflake)
Snowflakes are currently blooming beneath the River Birch near Round Pond. These charming plants produce nodding, bell-shaped white flowers tipped with green, suspended delicately from slender stems. Their understated elegance adds a soft, woodland feel to the space.
Calycanthus (Sweetshrub)
Sweetshrub is just beginning to bloom along the Wonder Walk, with small, deep red flowers tucked among the foliage. Known for its unique fragrance—often described differently by each person—it invites visitors to pause, lean in, and experience it for themselves.
Spiraea prunifolia ‘Plena’ (Bridal Wreath Spirea)
Still in bloom along the Wonder Walk, this classic spring shrub is covered in clusters of double white flowers that line its gracefully arching branches. The effect is soft, romantic, and reminiscent of a cascading bridal veil.
Cornus florida subsp. urbiniana (Mexican Flowering Dogwood)
Blooming near the base of the Tree Fort pathway, this distinctive dogwood features unique bracts that curl upward, giving the flowers a sculptural, almost wind-swept appearance. It’s a rare and eye-catching variation on a beloved spring tree.
Liberty and Lotus Pools
Camassia (Camas Lily)
Camassia is just beginning to emerge, with tall flower spikes forming that will soon open into star-shaped blooms in shades of soft blue to violet. Native to North American prairies and wetlands, this elegant perennial thrives in moist soils and signals the transition into peak spring bloom.
Ajuga reptans (Bugleweed)
Ajuga is currently in full flower, forming dense carpets of deep blue spikes above rich foliage. This low-growing groundcover is a favorite among pollinators—bees in particular—making it both beautiful and ecologically valuable in the spring garden.
Sisyrinchium (Blue-Eyed Grass)
Despite its name, Blue-Eyed Grass is actually a member of the Iris family. This delicate native species is now in bloom, displaying small, star-like blue flowers with golden centers. Commonly found in riparian habitats, it thrives in moist conditions and adds a subtle, natural charm to the landscape.
Amsonia (Bluestar)
Bluestar is in full bloom along the Lakeside areas, with clusters of soft, pale blue, star-shaped flowers creating a gentle haze of color. In the Lotus Garden, plants are just beginning to open, extending the bloom season. This native perennial is prized for its graceful texture and multi-season interest.
Summer Events
Sip & Stroll: Mystery in the Garden |April 17th
This isn’t your typical fundraiser—it’s an interactive night out.
Grab your friends and experience Tulsa Botanic Garden after hours. From the moment you arrive, Sip & Stroll invites you to explore the Garden, following clues, discovering new flavors, and experiencing spring in full bloom in a way that’s anything but ordinary.
Bands & Blooms: Thursday nights |May 7th – June 25th
Bands & Blooms features live music on the Great Lawn from 5-8:30 PM along with food and drink options, including beer, wine and cocktails starting at 5 p.m. Visitors can bring chairs or blankets to enjoy music on the lawn or stroll through the Garden.
Admission to Bands & Blooms is: FREE for Garden members. Regular admission for non-members (Age 16+: $10, Age 3-15: $5 Children under 3: Free, but ticket required).
Presented by Osage Casino!
Music Schedule
Bossa – May 7th
Denise Hoey – May 14th
Tony Mills – May 21st
The Lonelys – May 28th
Stephanie Oliver – June 4th
The Swallowtails – June 11th
The Hi-Fi Hillbillies – June 18th
Jake and the Idols – June 25th
