If you are in or close to Iowa and googled “sunflower fields near me” you are in the right place. There are several beautiful sunflower fields and farms throughout Iowa for those that want to enjoy being in nature or take photos for instagram. Keep reading for a list of the best sunflower fields in Iowa that you can visit this summer and fall.
Sunflower Fields in Iowa
Below is a list of sunflower fields in Iowa. I have included useful information you need to plan your visit, including addresses, hours, bloom dates as well as links to their websites and facebook pages. Note: Some sunflower fields close after too much rain so make sure to check their facebook pages for the most up to date hours, dates and weather related closures before you go.
Sunflower Fields Near Cedar Rapids
Pheasant Run Farm
Pheasant Run Farm has 5 acres of blooming sunflowers. In addition to sunflowers, Pheasant Run Farm has over 2,000 dahlias will be in full bloom in mid-September for their Dahlia Days.
Check their facebook page and website for most current information.
Where: 7306 13th Avenue, Belle Plaine, Iowa 52208. Find detailed directions on their website here.
Dates: The first of three phases of blooms was July 9–15, 2025. They will have two more plantings of sunflower blooms from August 13–18, 2025 and mid-September, 2025.
Cost: $7 per person (includes one sunflower). Additional blooms available for $2 each. Ages 3 and younger are free. Cash, cards, or Venmo accepted.
Sunflower Fields Near Sioux City
Scarecrow Farm
Scarecrow Farm will have thousands of brilliantly colored sunflowers as well as raspberries. Tickets are now on sale. Check their Facebook page, instagram and website for most current information.
Where: 1592 Charles Avenue, Lawton, Iowa 51030 which is located just outside of Sioux City.
Dates: Sunflower days are Saturdays and Sundays from September 6-21, 2025.
Cost: Admission is $15.94 per person and includes one free bloom, tons of photo ops, and more. Additional sunflowers: $2/stem; additional zinnias: $1/stem; bucket of blooms: $25/filled bucket; raspberries: $3 and up.
Sunflower Fields Near Des Moines
Howells Greenhouse and Pumpkin Patch
Howells Greenhouse and Pumpkin Patch has flower fields with sunflowers which vary in height and color, zinnias and other wildflowers in a stunning setting. You can take photos, partake in dried flower workshops, pick your own bouquet, play fun games, ride the bathtub train, cuddle with baby goats, and more. No pets allowed. Check their instagram or facebook page for current information.
Where: 3145 Howell Court, Cumming, IA 50061 (21 miles from Des Moines)
Dates: The flower fields are open as of August 16, 2025 .
Hours: 10am–5pm.
Cost: Admission is $9 online or $12 at the gate. Purchase tickets online in advance here. U-Pick Flower fields are open and buckets of blooms available for $20 small or $30 large or sunflower size buckets for $45.
Center Grove Orchard
Sunflowers andzinnias are back at Center Grove Orchard. When in bloom, admission includes a hayride to and stroll through the Sunflower and zinnia Meadow where you can pick out a bucket and cut some blooms. If you are a professional photographer, make sure to read their professional photography policy.
Check their facebook page and website for most current information.
Where: 32835 610th Avenue, Cambridge, IA 50046 (about 30 minutes from Des Moines and Ames)
Dates: Sunflowers and zinnias are expected to to bloom late August through September.
Hours: Open daily between 9 AM – 7 PM.
Cost: Admission to the Sunflower Meadow for viewing and taking photos is included in general Farmyard admission ($13.95 per person). Pricing stems: $2.95 – $17.95; buckets: $14.95 – $26.95.
Deal’s Orchard
Deal’s Orchard has a sunflower field and zinnia ield. In addition to sunflowers and zinnias, this family run apple orchard has 45 acres of apple trees with more than 25 varieties, an orchard store selling cider, homemade apple pie, local honey and other artisan food goods, as well as a seasonal corn maze and other family activities. Check their facebook page or instagram for regular updates.
Where: 1102 244th St., Jefferson, IA 50129 (located 67 northwest of Des Moines)
When: Peak bloom for sunflowers is expected late August to early September, 2025, depending on the weather.
Cost: Admission to the sunflower field is included with Apple Acres admission ($12.95 per person+ tax). Ages 2 and ages 65 and older free. You can purchase a season pass for $50 per person+ tax. You can cut your own sunflowers from the field, or purchase precut flowers (1 Sunflower: $2.50, 6 Sunflowers: $10.00, 12 Sunflowers: $16.00). Professional photographers need to purchase a pass ($75 per day or $150 annual) and make reservations at least 48 hours in advance.
Sunflower Fields in East Iowa
Pride of the Wapsi
Pride of the Wapsi is hosting their annual sunflower days with fields of sunflowers and zinnias. Professional photographers can book a private session/plot for their clients. Check their website and facebook page for most current information.
Where: 14600 305th St, Long Grove, IA 52756 (18 miles from Davenport)
Dates: Sunflower fields are expected to open September 20, 2025..
Hours: Friday – Sunday from 10am-5pm
Cost: Admission is $$15.94 for adults or $27.94 for a season pass. Kids age 2 and under are free. See prices and purchase tickets online in advance here.
Sunflower Fields in Southeast Iowa
Harvestville Farm
Harvestville Farm has over 10 acres of sunflowers of all colors and sizes. Their sunflowers vary in height and color and they will also have several photo prop areas throughout the field this year. Pets are not allowed.
Check their website and facebook page for most current information.
Where: 1977 Highway 2, Donnellson, Iowa 52625
Dates: Sunflower Fields opened July 22, 2025 and are closed for 2025.
Hours: Tuesdays – Saturdays: 10am – 5pm. Closed on Sundays & Mondays.
Cost: Admission is $10 per person. Cut your own sunflowers: 1 stem for $2.50, 3 stems for $6, 6 stems for $12, 12 stems for $18 or fill and take home a tin flower bucket for $35.
Sunflower Fields in Western Iowa
Ditmars Orchard & Vineyard
Ditmars Orchard & Vineyard has a sunflower & zinnia patch. They will also have a corn maze. They will have precut flowers in the building or you can cut your own. Photography is encouraged although there will be a fee for commercial photographers. Check their facebook page for daily updates.
Where: 19475 225th Street, Council Bluffs, Iowa 51503 (14 miles from Omaha)
Dates: Their sunflowers will be available for picking starting early July 2025 and continue up to fall frost. They plan to plant every 10 days so that there are flowers to harvest on a regular basis. The zinnias will begin to come in a few days later then the first sunflowers.
Hours: Tues-Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 11am-5pm
Cost: U-pick sunflowers are $2.50 per stem or 5 for $10.
Have you visited any sunflower fields in Iowa?
