About the Business
Bitterroot Flower Shop is a full-service florist and plant shop at 811 S Higgins Ave on Missoula’s Hip Strip. Serving the city since 1946, it creates custom bouquets, sells houseplants and locally made gifts, designs wedding and sympathy flowers, and offers same-day hand delivery across greater Missoula.
Lindsay Irwin first worked for the shop’s previous owners, trained in floral design and later returned to buy the business with her mother, Nancy Larson, in 2008. Current business records identify Irwin and Larson as owners. The family-run shop combines designers, customer-service staff and delivery drivers in a large retail and production space.
Fresh arrangements remain central, but the plant department has become a major part of the store. A 2023 industry profile documented a dedicated plant room organized by light requirements, a walk-in cooler with cut flowers and an expanded selection of pots and plant accessories. The shop also developed stronger relationships with Montana and regional flower growers after pandemic-era supply disruptions.
Customers can shop in person, order online or call for delivery and special requests. The current website lists weekday and Saturday hours, with Sunday closure. Wedding services include consultations, personal flowers, ceremony and reception designs, while everyday work covers celebrations, sympathy, hospitals and funeral homes. Product availability, delivery fees, same-day cutoffs and holiday schedules can change, so confirm current terms when ordering.
Profile Researched August 2026
Services Offered
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bitterroot Flower Shop best known for?+
Custom floral arrangements, same-day local delivery and a large in-store plant department at its South Higgins shop.
What are the shop hours?+
Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday closed. Holiday closures differ, so check before visiting.
Is same-day delivery available?+
Yes, throughout greater Missoula when capacity and timing allow. The current policy asks for U.S. orders before 1 p.m. in the recipient’s time zone and does not offer Sunday delivery.
Does Bitterroot Flower Shop design wedding flowers?+
Yes. Services include wedding-party flowers, bouquets, wearable flowers, ceremony arrangements and reception designs. The current website offers a free consultation and lists a $100 deposit to hold a date.
Can customers choose individual cut flowers?+
Yes. The shop has a walk-in cooler with cut flowers, and its gift-certificate page says customers may create their own bouquet from the available selection.
Does the shop deliver to hospitals and funeral homes?+
Yes, it regularly serves local hospitals and funeral homes. The current delivery policy says hospitals no longer accept arrangements with lilies, so substitutions may be necessary.
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