What Plants Can You See in Desert Botanical Gardens Phoenix?

The Desert Botanical gardens Phoenix is where you will see some of the finest collections in the world if you are interested in desert plants. The outdoor exhibits occupy a massive 50 acres while this attraction itself is housed in a sprawling 139 acres.

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Over 20,000 specimens from some of the best gardens around the world are arrayed here in a bid to save some of the endangered plants. The focus of the garden is on the native flora with emphasis on succulents. More than 1300 samples of cactus is world renowned. Prolific blooming can be seen during the period March-May. April has an Annual Dinner at the Desert Botanical Gardens, Phoenix.

The Trails at the Desert Botanical Gardens Phoenix

There are several trails that you can take to understand the gardens better.

Discovery Trail will help you get the best overview and provide you a breathtaking view of some of the oldest plants on 1/3 mile long trail.

• Plants and People of the Sonoran Desert Trail - This is best to understand the way of life of desert dwellers and how they put the resources to use. You are also presented with hands on opportunities on this trail.
• Sonoran Desert Nature trail - This is a 1/4 mile trail where you will enjoy the mountains, animals, and plants along the big picture desert.
• Harriet K.Maxwell Desert Wildflower Trail - This trail will help you in interacting with the Sonoran desert while having a glimpse of the hummingbirds, wildflowers and bees.

Sybil B.Harrington Cactus and Succulent Galleries

This show cases some of the best succulents and cacti collected from across the world.

Herb Garden - The Picante Garden, Culinary and Tea Gardens, Medicinal garden and the Wildlife gardens play host to you here.