Water Garden
Look for the birds and other wildlife that make their homes in this riparian environment.
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Gardens & Collections
Plants in Bloom
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Hardy Water-Lily ‘Paul Hariot’
Nymphaea ‘Paul Hariot’ (hardy water-lily) in the Lily Pool Terrace. Photo: Michael Stewart.
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Coneflower ‘Rocky Top’
Echinacea tennesseensis ‘Rocky Top’ (coneflower) in the Overlook. Photo: Michael Stewart.
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Wingstem
Verbesina alternifolia (wingstem) in the Native Flora Garden. Photo: Blanca Begert.
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Spotted Bee Balm
Monarda punctata (spotted bee balm) in the Native Flora Garden. Photo: Michael Stewart.
Garden News Blog
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Eat Local: Snap Peas and Garlic Scape Mint Dip
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Birds of Brooklyn: Barn Swallow
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Plants, Sunlight, and Buildings
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Great Moments in Plant Evolution, Part 3: Extinction to Ginkgo
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Gardens and Conservatories
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Herb Garden
Explore food plants from all over the world in the Herb Garden.
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Rock Garden
See woodland plants flourishing amid boulders deposited here during the last ice age.
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Plant Collection Data
Most species, subspecies, varieties, hybrids, and cultivars currently grown at Brooklyn Botanic Garden can be found in our Plant Collection database.