Kansas City’s Botanical Garden

Daffodil Days (March 26-April 6, 2025)

Powell Gardens will celebrate Daffodil Days (March 26-April 6)! Daffodils are often considered the herald of spring’s growing season, brightening landscapes with their blooms. Learn about all thirteen divisions of daffodils in a display near the Visitor Center. In addition to more than 100,000 daffodils emerging on the East Lawn, search for early spring blooms in the David T. Beals III Woodland and Steam Garden.  

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 A self-guided digital tour is available via Garden Explorer.

Conifer Tips (April 30-May 11, 2025)

Powell Gardens will highlight its conifer collection during Conifer Tips (April 30-May 11)! Conifers, or Coniferae, are a group of woody plants, made up mostly of evergreen trees and shrubs with leaves that are needle-like, though some are scaled. Perhaps their most well-known features are their cones, or pinecones.  

All conifers produce cones, though they can vary greatly in appearance. Many conifers, especially spruce and firs, also produce ‘tips’ (their yearly new growth). These tips arrive in the late spring and fill our Conifer Garden with color and new life. 

Make sure to visit Powell Gardens’ Conifer Garden, a certified American Conifer Society reference garden, during Conifer Tips (April 30-May 11) at Powell Gardens. A digital tour is available via Garden Explorer.  

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Desert Days (June 17-29, 2025)

Desert Days (June 17-29) brings the arid climate and its botanical treasures to Powell Gardens’ visitors! Look for creative displays featuring Powell Gardens’ cacti and succulent collection.

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Wildflower Week (July 7-16, 2025)

Enjoy the beauty of the Midwest landscape with Wildflower Week! Featuring native plant displays, two meadows and more, celebrate these important blooms at Powell Gardens.   

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Waterlily Wonders (August 5-17, 2025)

Lotus, waterlilies, and carnivorous plants, with their vibrant colors and unique structures, will be on display at Powell Gardens! Discover more about these important collections.

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