The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center is a 279-acre botanical garden located about 10 miles from downtown Austin on the edge of the Texas Hill Country. The center serves as a research unit of the University of Texas at Austin and is entirely focused on native plants.
The garden is home to over 700 species of plants native to central Texas, and the center hosts a range of temporary exhibits of photography and visual art. The garden features a number of walking trails, outdoor sculptures, formal as well as research plantings, and special educational exhibits. Once a year, the center offers native plants for sale.
4801 La Crosse Ave, Austin, TX 78739, Phone: 512-232-0100