The International Garden, located adjacent the Visitor Center, portrays the interrelationship between people and plants within the context of historical eras that have significantly influenced the evolution of botanical gardens. Eleven botanical and horticultural collections depict the geographic origin of plants, plant hunters who sought them, and the forces that drove the plant hunters. MORE ABOUT THIS GARDEN >>
		The Native Flora Garden features more than 300 species native to Georgia, which claims some of the most diverse flora in the U.S. Many of the species found here are woodland species, some rare, threatened or endangered. The garden was established in honor of Linton Reese Dunson Sr., a conservation agronomist. MORE ABOUT THIS GARDEN >>
		The Shade Garden contains a wide variety of shade-tolerant plant species, most colorful in spring when the dogwoods and azaleas are in flower but interesting year-round. Shade gardens are particularly popular in the South where they offer respite from hot summer sun and temperatures. MORE ABOUT THIS GARDEN >>
		The Heritage Garden features plants of historic and socioeconomic interest to Georgia, including ornamentals, fruit crops, row crops, and plants native to Georgia, and also pays homage to milestone events and key people in Georgia's agrarian history. MORE ABOUT THIS GARDEN >>
		The Flower Garden will contain a wide variety of ornamental plants including daylilies, irises, dahlias, poenies, perennials, and bulbs. This garden will also contain a large perennial boarder, fragrance garden, rose garden, butterfly garden, and adjacent wild flower meadows. MORE ABOUT THIS GARDEN >>
		Special Collections: Our Rhododendron Collection features hybrid rhododendrons prized for their large showy flowers which range in colors from white to vivid reds. The Native Azalea Collection honors Fred C. Galle, well known plantsman and author. MORE ABOUT THESE AND OTHER COLLECTIONS >> Return to top

International Garden