The Botanical Gardens at Asheville is a 10-acre independent, non-profit botanical gardens dedicated
to the study and promotion of the native plants and habitats of the Southern Appalachians.
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Welcome to the
Botanical Gardens at Asheville
Admission & Parking
We have free admission and parking.
In order to operate, we encourage donations and membership.
Garden RULES
We hope you enjoy your visit at the Gardens, but we do request that you
follow the Garden RULES.
Southern Magnolia
(Magnolia grandiflora)
Garden Hours
Open every day of the year during daylight hours
Visitor Center & Gift Shop Hours
APRIL – OCTOBER
10am to 4pm (Monday-Saturday)
Noon to 4pm Sundays
NOVEMBER to DECEMBER 7, 2018
Noon to 4pm – Seven days a week
Admission
No admission charge. Donations are appreciated and memberships are encouraged.
EVENTS & CLASSES
See what’s happening at the Gardens, from Plant Sales to Special Events.
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For 58 years, the Botanical Gardens has served our community with the passion to preserve our native plants and be a unique haven in the heart of our city.
IN THE NEWS
Help the Gardens Rebuild a Bridge
Last year, we began one of our largest fundraising efforts in decades at the Botanical Gardens at Asheville: raising enough money to replace the Gardens’ condemned Demmon Bridge.
FLORAL SPOTLIGHTS
Here is our list of past seasons’ floral spotlights
The Gardens feature a wide variety of wildflowers and flowering trees and scrubs that are native to the Southern Appalachians. We suggest you visit regularly to see what’s new.
PLANT NATIVES
Restoring Regional Landscapes
Native plant landscaping drastically enriches the environment; creates wildlife-friendly habitats; and reduces dependence on chemical fertilizers, mowing and watering.
VOLUNTEER
Help us grow our mission to preserve and promote native plant species and habitats of our mountains.
MISTAKEN IDENTITY
Learn how to differentiate native plants from their invasive Look-Alikes.