Missouri
Here is a list of our top ten gardens in Missouri with descriptions and ratings. Enjoy!
Missouri Botanic Gardens
4344 Shaw Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63110. (314) 577-9400
80 acres
Five Stars
150 years old; developed by Henry Shaw. Gardens include water lily pools, rose gardens, Italian garden,
display gardens, the Climatron which is a geodesic dome conservatory, the Desert house, Tower Grove House and
adjacent herb garden, an English Woodland Garden, the scented garden for the blind, a Japanese Garden.
One can also discover the Chinese Garden, the Kemper Home Demonstration Garden, the International Garden,
Garden sculptures, the rock garden, a dry streambed garden and ornamental fountains. A leading U.S. horticultural institution.
Multiple sites. Mansion tours. Garden Tours. Self Guided Tours. Docent Led Tours. Parking available. Restrooms onsite.
Memberships. Handicapped accessible. Adult Education Programs. Childrens Programs. Visitor Center. Restaurant. Gift shops.
Plants for sale. Indoor/Outdoor. Year-round.
Powell Gardens
1609 NW US Highway 50 Kingsville, MO 64061 (816) 697-2600
915 acres
Three Stars
Four major gardens, fountain garden, island garden, meadow,perennial garden, rock and waterfall garden,
wildflower meadow, display conservatory, chapel.
Garden Tours. Self Guided Tours. Tram (Trolley) Tours May to Oct. Parking available, Free. Restrooms onsite.
Handicapped accessibility. Wheelchairs available. Visitor center. Gift Shop. Café. Indoor/Outdoor. Year-round visits.
Nature trails 3.25 miles.