The Ten Secret Gems Of Austin’s Botanical Gardens

Austin’s Zilker Botanical Gardens are maintained by a non-profit society with a goal to encourage the knowledge and adoration of gardening amongst individuals of every age. All of the gardens present their own unique charms; however, here are ten of them that are especially interesting.

• The lush Green Garden is home to a statue of “Saint Francis of Assisi” which is displayed on a dais of rocks.

• A remarkable natural stone bench can be found in the Herb Garden.

• Mabel Davis Rose Garden is breathtaking and is viewed at its finest when visitors step off the main trail and enter through the metal arbor.

• The plants in the prehistoric garden are the kinds that existed when the dinosaurs roamed the area.

• There are several Japanese maples scattered among the Taniguchi Japanese Garden.

• The Organic Garden is a replica of a pioneer village that consists of organic plants from throughout the world that are grown in a long-established manner.

• Accomplishing blooms that last longer than a day are being achieved at the spectacular Daylily Garden.

• Newly planted species of desert plants (including Spanish Dagger, Blue Beargrass Tree, Golden Barrel and Blue Sotol) can now be found in the CACTUS AND SUCCULENT GARDEN.

• The Doug Blachly Butterfly Trail and Garden is a natural outdoor hatchery for butterflies.

• A new dinosaur made of plants is located in the Children’s Garden and just may be the coolest of the gems.

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