Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
When in Austin Texas make sure you stop by the beautiful, lush Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. This delightful garden was founded by former First Lady Bird Johnson and acclaimed actress Helen Hayes.
The main focus of the Wildflower Center is respect of the natural beauty and biological heritage of each region of the country. They are committed to conserving and restoring wildflowers, native plants, and the biological communities on which they depend. They encourage native flora through artful, naturalistic plantings in public, private, urban, and suburban landscapes.
You should begin at the visitor's gallery, where a film explains the uniqueness of this non-profit center founded in 1982 by the former First Lady. Exhibits include some very unique and informational places to stop by such as nature's medicine cabinet, which shows you plant remedies while, Ralph the talking lawnmower, explains facts on native grasses.
There are 42 acres of fields, glowing with bluebonnets, Indian paintbrushes, verbena, and other local species, and also displays flora from regions through out the country. You can stroll down the nature trail, wind your way through fragrant wildflower meadows, and visit the display gardens; there are over 23 theme gardens.
Enjoy a peaceful walk through the meditation garden, a colorfully intense stroll through the Butterfly Garden, or a richly fragrant experience in the Fragrance Garden, all designed using native wildflowers and plants. When in season the centerpiece of this collection is the Wildflower Meadow, which explodes with color.
Only in the year round warm climate of Austin Texas can you find something as beautiful to the senses as The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
