The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center at The University of Texas at Austin is the state botanical garden and arboretum of Texas. The center features more than 900 species of native Texas plants in both garden and natural settings and is home to a breadth of educational programs and events. The center is 284 acres and located 10 miles southwest of downtown Austin, Texas just inside the edge of the distinctive Texas hill country. It straddles both Edwards Plateau and Texas Blackland Prairies ecosystems.
The center is dedicated to “inspiring the conservation of native plants” and promoting the environmental benefits of native plant landscapes. It is home to the most comprehensive native plant database in the U.S., which features profiles of more than 9,000 North American native plants along with several other resources.
The Wildflower Center has 9 acres of cultivated gardens, including the Luci and Ian Family Garden and the Ann and O.J. Weber Pollinator Habitat Garden. It’s 16-acre Mollie Steves Zachry Texas Arboretum features collections of tree and shrub species from across the state of Texas. Miles of walking trails, educational exhibits, a gift store, cafe, and biannual sales of native plants round out the offerings.
Gardens and Spaces
The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center’s 284 acres are a mix of cultivated gardens, an arboretum, managed natural areas, and wildlands that straddle the Edwards Plateau and Texas Blackland Prairies ecoregions. The landscapes and buildings reflect the purpose to conserve native plants, creating sustainable landscapes, and conserving resources.
Central Complex
The sustainable, resource-conserving buildings of the Central Complex welcome visitors when they arrive at the Wildflower Center. You may find: Bed Bug Exterminator Austin
- Sandstone archways, aqueducts, and the Observation Tower.
- Buildings that are made out of cutting limestone.
- Structures built with a very convenient and ready-made corrugated tin.
Central Gardens
- Gardens of different styles were created to inspire home gardeners
- The pollinator habitat garden and insectary
- Water features supporting aquatic plants and wildlife
Education
The Wildflower Center offers abundant opportunities to learn about Texas native plants, gardening, nature art, photography, writing, and more — including a very popular Native Plant Gardening Series. Classes generally happen during spring and fall, with other programs occurring throughout the year.
Youth Programs
The Wildflower Center’s youth classes and programs are great for kids that love to learn about nature and the outdoors. Environmental education programs range from formal classes to summer camps and informal weekly “nature play” programs.
Address: 4801 La Crosse Ave, Austin, TX
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