Florists in Ames, IA

Ames has seven florists, more than anywhere else in Story County. That is enough to compare on style and price rather than taking the first quote, and independent shops differ more on both than their listings suggest. Five list a website; the rest take orders by phone.

If nothing here suits, the nearest larger choice is Des Moines, about 26 miles away, with 15 florists. Bear in mind that a shop delivering out of its own town will usually charge more for it and may need more notice.

This is the region's best stretch for locally grown flowers, and several states here have a serious commercial floriculture industry behind the counter. Ask what was cut this week rather than ordering from a catalogue photograph.