Foellinger-Freimann
Botanical Conservatory
This
oasis in the heart of Fort Wayne includes a showcase garden
with lush seasonal displays, a tropical garden with orchids
and palms, and a desert garden. The garden also boasts three
indoor gardens with almost 25,000 square feet that showcase
1200 plants (over 500 species) and 72 different types of cacti.
Outdoors, are four gardens with a variety of ornamental grasses,
rhododendrons, trees, shrubs and perennials.
Operational
hours: Monday - Saturday 10 am - 5 pm, Sunday Noon - 4 pm.
New Years Day, Labor Day, Christmas Day. Visit website for
admission fees.
Garfield
Park Conservatory and Sunken Gardens
This Indianapolis recreational park with a tropical conservatory
and European-style formal gardens is planted with three seasonal
displays each year. It showcases three distinctive floral
displays from early spring till late fall, and includes beautiful
fountain displays daily with elaborate light and water features
for special evening events.
Open
seven days a week. Visit their website for operational hours
and admission fees.
Indianapolis
Zoo and Garden
The
White River Gardens at the zoo combine gardening ideas and
design and plant information into a botanical attraction.
A beautiful 3.3-acre landmark botanical attraction combines
the best of gardening ideas, plant information and inspirational
design.
Check
website for visiting hours and admission charges.
