Explore the Gardens
Themed Exhibits & Seasonal Highlights
From our Rose Garden to the Tropical House and Butterfly Trail, explore the diverse plant collections and seasonal displays at Payton Garcia Botanical Garden.
Step into a world where color, scent, and nature’s artistry change with every season. At Payton Garcia Botanical Garden, each area is designed to both educate and inspire. From exotic plant houses to peaceful native trails, there’s something for every nature lover.
🌹 Themed Gardens
🌸 Rose Garden
A romantic stroll among over 100 rose varieties, from classic hybrid teas to heirloom climbers. Best viewed in late spring and early summer.
🦋 Butterfly Trail (Seasonal)
Follow a winding pollinator path lined with nectar-rich blooms and fluttering butterflies. Learn about native pollinators and their vital role in our ecosystem.
🌾 Prairie & Meadow Walk
Explore Indiana’s natural heritage through grasses, wildflowers, and native shrubs. Perfect for birdwatchers and photographers.
🌿 Herb & Healing Garden
A sensory garden featuring medicinal and culinary herbs from around the world. Signage includes historical and practical uses.
🌲 Woodland Shade Garden
A cool, serene area under towering trees with ferns, hostas, and shade-loving blooms.
🌷 Seasonal Displays
🌼 Spring Blooms
Celebrate the return of life with thousands of tulips, daffodils, crocuses, and cherry blossoms bursting into color.
🌞 Summer Highlights
The garden reaches full bloom with vibrant daylilies, hydrangeas, roses, and buzzing bees in every direction.
🍁 Autumn Colors
Experience fiery foliage, ornamental grasses, and fall perennials in a golden backdrop. Don’t miss our October Mum Arch!
❄️ Winter Wonders
The quiet beauty of snow-draped evergreens, frosty textures, and seasonal lighting make winter magical—even without blooms.
🌴 Conservatories & Greenhouses
Tropical House
Step into warmth year-round in our glasshouse, where orchids, bromeliads, and palms create a lush indoor jungle. Look up—you might spot our mini tree frogs!
Propagation Greenhouse
(Behind-the-scenes tours available)
Where new plant life begins! Learn how our team nurtures rare species and prepares seasonal plantings.