7 pick-your-own flower farms within 2 hours of Charlotte

Here are seven pick-your-own flower farms within two hours of Charlotte, listed by the closest to farthest distance from Uptown.

McLawland Farms

This northeast Charlotte farm offers u-pick flowers from April through the first frost, which typically happens in early November.

• Jars of flowers come in four sizes, which you can take home: milk jar ($12.50), pint jar ($18.50), premium quart ($24.50) or VIP quart ($36.50).
• Throughout the year, the farm hosts tours, events, and overnight stays in its two on-site Airbnbs.

If you go: Appointments are required and are available on Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays.

• Located 25 minutes from Uptown at 8632 Reedy Creek Road.

Wise Acres

U-pick flowers are available in every season at this Indian Trail farm, which also offers pumpkin picking in the fall (Sept. 14- Nov. 3.).

• It's $17.50 to pick flowers and includes a farmhouse jar and 20 stems.

If you go: Reservations to visit the farm are required.

• Located 30 minutes from Uptown at 4701 Hartis Road, Indian Trail.

Aurora Flora

Located near Lake Norman, Aurora Flora offers a cut-your-own bouquet experience most weekends from May to September.

• Expect hundreds of blooms on its 1/4 acre field.
• It's $25 for an individual cup and $75 for a bulk bucket.

If you go: Reservations are required.

• Located 30-45 minutes from Uptown at 169 Judas Road, Mooresville.

Curiosity Farm Flowers

At Curiosity Farm, minutes from downtown Concord, you can pick your own flowers every Thursday and Saturday in August from 6pm to sunset.

• Expect flowers like zinnias, sunflowers, marigolds, celosia and dahlias.

If you go: It's $20 to fill a large mason jar (included) and $30 to fill a French flower bucket (not included — visitors are asked to bring their own pitcher to take home).

• Located 35 minutes from Uptown at 520 Crestmont Dr SE, Concord.

Pocket of Poppies

This Unionville farm offers pick-your-own flowers until the first frost of the season.

• U-pick hours are announced on Sunday for the week ahead.

If you go: It's $25 to fill a pitcher (around 30-40 stems) and $65 for a bucket. Kids can fill a vase for $13. You won't be able to take the vessel home, so bring your own container or have your flowers wrapped.

• Located 45 minutes from Uptown at 6515 Love Mill Rd, Unionville.

Thompson Family Farm

Find a sunflower maze and U-pick flower garden and pumpkin patch at this South Carolina family farm.

• Sunflowers are $1 per stem. The flower garden is $25 plus admission and includes a cup to keep.

If you go: Fall season begins Aug. 28. The farm is open Wednesday-Saturday from 10am-7pm.

• Located about two hours west of Uptown at 13830 SC-11, Campobello, S.C.

Stepps Hillcrest Orchard

Grab a take-home basket and fill it with over 10 varieties of sunflowers, plus zinnias, across an 8-acre field at this family-owned orchard.

• Depending on the season, the farm also offers U-pick apples, pumpkins, grapes and tulips.

Stop by: 170 Stepp Orchard Dr, Hendersonville

• Open Monday-Thursday 9am-5:30pm, Friday-Saturday 9am-6pm and Sunday 10am-6pm.

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