The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center at the University of Texas at Austin is a 279-acre public garden dedicated to increasing the sustainable use and conservation of native wildflowers, plants and landcapes. Founded by Mrs. Johnson and actress Helen Hayes in 1982, the Wildflower Center brings life to her hope to preserve the beauty and regional identity of natural landscapes. The Center features 12 acres of native Texas wildflower gardens, one of Austin’s premier gift stores and the Wildflower Cafe. For more information call 512-232-0200.
4801 La Crosse Avenue (map it)
Tuesday-Saturday; 9am-5:30pm
Sunday: 12pm-5:30pm
Monday: closed
During Wildflower Days™ (mid-March through May)
Monday-Sunday: 9am-5:30pm