Spring Blooms presented by Wild Birds Unlimited

As days grow longer and warmer, Newfields comes alive with Spring Blooms presented by Wild Birds Unlimited. After a frigid winter, spring is a special time here as The Garden springs to life with carpets to canopies of fantastic floral abundance.

Spring makes its grand entrance with Art in Bloom presented by LINNEA, a four-day-long celebration of art and nature inside the Indianapolis Museum of Art. Now in its sixth year, the beloved floral extravaganza has become a harbinger of the season to many in Indianapolis.

Orchids are back! Venture out to the Madeline F. Elder Greenhouse to experience a tropical oasis bursting with opulent orchids, showcasing the largest plant family on Earth. Use the Spring Blooms Guide to learn about stories and spring traditions from around the world.

In early May, enjoy the StoryWalk, featuring Wake Up Woods in partnership with the Indianapolis Public Library in The Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park as spring ephemerals leap out of their slumber.

As the season progresses, more than 60,000 new bulbs including daffodils (Narcissus spp.), hyacinths, tulips, and more will slowly emerge to blanket every corner of The Garden. The latest days of spring will bring spectacular scenes of flowering trees and shrubs, including favorites like serviceberry (Amelanchier sp., also known as shadbush or Junebush), eastern redbud (Cercis canadensis) and flowering dogwood (Cornus florida).

Revel in spring early and often as the season brings something new each day. Enjoy a beverage at Garden Terrace where you can pick up a spring recipe from our Culinary Arts team. Spruce up your gardening collection and visit The Museum & Garden Shop for spring treasures. Enjoy special programming like Greenhouse classes, art making workshops, and more.