The Gardens

Summer Highlights at Powell Gardens

Plan your visit to explore the property and enjoy the seasonal horticultural displays throughout Powell Gardens.

Butterfly Meadow
–Midwest Foraging (May 25-October 16)
-Native plant and butterfly stroll (April-September)
-View the goats at the meadow (August 15-28)

Children’s Garden
-Caterpillar gardens (July-August)
-Native Butterfly Habitat and gardens (July-August)
-Sensory walk with plants to touch, taste, smell (June-September)

Conifer Garden
-Bonsai display (April 25-late October)

Family Discovery Loop
–Midwest Foraging (May 25-October 16)
-Lotus Pond peak season (July 20-August 7)

Fountain Garden
-Lotus and water lily collection

Garden Galleries
-Fun House tropical plant display (June-July 4)
-The Wanderer monarch display (July 20-August 7)

Heartland Harvest Garden
–Midwest Foraging (May 25-October 16)
-Tea Garden (July-August)
-Vineyard summer patio plant display (July-September)

Visitor Center Landscape
-Conservatory Madagascar themed Festival of Butterflies display (July 20-August 7)
-Hummingbird garden (April-September)

Wildflower Meadow
-Hike through the tallgrass meadow to the pavilion (July-October)

Children's Garden

Children of all ages are invited to learn about the outdoors through plant and play exploration in our two acre Children’s Garden.

David T. Beals III Woodland & Stream Garden

The David T. Beals III Woodland & Stream Garden is a shady respite featuring a bubbling brook, overlook decks and plenty of native perennials.

Fountain Garden

Offering beautiful stonework, sun-loving annuals, and cooling sprays, the Fountain Garden is a favorite summertime spot.

Heartland Harvest Garden

The Heartland Harvest Garden is a premier edible landscape featuring beautiful plantings with a dual function of providing food.

Marlese Lowe Gourley Island Garden

The centerpiece of the 12-acre lake, the Marlese Lowe Gourley Island Garden features a variety of aquatic plants.

The Memorial Garden

Located adjacent to the Marjorie Powell Allen Chapel, the Memorial Garden offers a peaceful space to ruminate during difficult times.

The Perennial Garden

The first garden at Powell Gardens, the Perennial Garden features 3.5 acres of perennials, including daylily and peony collections, and spring flowering trees.

Visitor Center Landscape

The Visitor Center is the central hub for happenings in the Gardens. It is surrounded by a beautiful landscape featuring annual terrace beds, beautiful walks, and a large expanse of green space.