How long to spend at Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center?

I would set aside at least 2 hrs to visit the Wildflower Center.

How much does it cost to go to Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center?

Hours & Admission The Wildflower Center is open daily from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. General admission is $15 for adults, $10 for Seniors 65+ and $8 for youth ages 5-17 .

Which first lady founded the National Wildflower Research Center?

Former first lady Lady Bird Johnson and actress Helen Hayes founded the National Wildflower Research Center in 1982 to protect and preserve North America's native plants and natural landscapes.

How many hours is Lady Bird?

Lady Bird (film) Lady Bird Running time 94 minutes Country United States Language English Budget $10 million 12 more rows

What age is Lady Bird for?

It's a wonderful, funny, touching, and balanced movie, but only for older teens due to the mature content. Teen characters smoke pot and drink; in one scene, a teen drinks so much that she winds up in the hospital. A teen girl has sex for the first time: She's shown sitting astride her partner, who finishes quickly.

How to get wildflower for free?

As of 2021, Air Wick planted 50 million square feet of wildflowers within the U.S. with a goal to plant 1 billion square feet by the end of 2024. To help Air Wick and WWF on their mission, all you have to do is sign up to receive free wildflowers using the giveaway form .

What is the purpose of the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center?

The Center promotes its mission to inspire the conservation of native plants through its internationally recognized sustainable gardens, education and outreach programs, and research projects.

Where is Lady Bird free?

You are able to stream Lady Bird by renting or purchasing on Apple TV, Google Play Movies, and Vudu. You are able to stream Lady Bird for free on Kanopy or Plex .

Is the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center a nonprofit?

It now operates as a 170(c)(1) nonprofit . Throughout its history, the Center has become one of the country's most credible research institutions and effective advocates for native plants.

Is Lady Bird Johnson still alive?

Claudia Alta "Lady Bird" Johnson (née Taylor; December 22, 1912 – July 11, 2007) was the First Lady of the United States from 1963 to 1969 as the wife of President Lyndon B. Johnson. She served as the second lady from 1961 to 1963 when her husband was vice president.

When was Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center built?

Gateway to the Gardens Master Plan The Wildflower Center has grown from welcoming 40,000 to 200,000 visitors annually over the past 25 years. When the Center opened its present location in 1995 , the gardens and buildings were cited worldwide for innovations in sustainability and emphasis on place-based, local design.

How long is Lady Bird boardwalk?

The Boardwalk at Lady Bird Lake The $28 million project features over 300 piers, 2,200 pre-cast concrete deck planks, 13,000 LED lights, 1.3 million pounds of structural steel, 7 viewing areas, ADA accessible pier, and a new trailhead restroom along the 7,250 feet boardwalk.

How long does it take for wildflowers?

Watch growth and blooms appear! When the conditions are right, wildflower seeds will sprout within 2-3 weeks after germination . Annuals will bloom about 2-3 months after germination. Biennials grow foliage in their first season and bloom in the second season.

Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (2024)

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Phacelia tanacetifolia

Phacelia tanacetifolia Benth.

Lacy Phacelia, Lacy Scorpion-weed

Hydrophyllaceae (Waterleaf Family)

Synonym(s): Phacelia tanacetifolia subvar. tenuisecta

USDA Symbol: PHTA

USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (W)

This is a 1-3 ft., annual phacelia with divided, feathery, clasping, tansy-like leaves covered with short, stiff hairs. The lavender-blue, bell-shaped flowers occur in fiddlehead clusters near the tops of the stems. Long stamens and styles extend well beyond the flowers.

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Annual
Habit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 3 feet tall.
Leaf: Green

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Blue
Bloom Time: Mar , Apr , May

Distribution

USA: AZ , CA , KS , MA , ME , MI , NV , OR
Native Distribution: Much of CA to AZ
Native Habitat: Open flats & slopes below 4000 ft.

Growing Conditions

Water Use: Medium
Light Requirement: Sun
Soil Moisture: Dry
CaCO3 Tolerance: Medium
Soil Description: Rocky or sandy soils.

Benefit

Warning: Some Phacelia species produce a skin irritation in sensitive people, similar to that of poison oak or poison ivy.
Conspicuous Flowers: yes

Value to Beneficial Insects

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This information was provided by the Pollinator Program at The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation.

Propagation

Description: Propagated only from seeds. Sow on top of soil as light is needed for germination.
Seed Treatment: While no stratification is needed, germination is enhanced by scarifying the seeds. Scratch or nick the seed coat then soak in water overnight.
Commercially Avail: yes

Find Seed or Plants

Find seed sources for this species at the Native Seed Network.

From the National Organizations Directory

According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:

Native Seed Network - Corvallis, OR

Web Reference

Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

Additional resources

USDA: Find Phacelia tanacetifolia in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Phacelia tanacetifolia in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Phacelia tanacetifolia

Metadata

Record Modified: 2023-01-31
Research By: TWC Staff

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