Chicago Botanic Garden

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English Oak Meadow

To the east of the English Walled Garden is a gently rolling tapestry of blooming bulbs, vibrant flowers and shrubs set amidst several varieties of oak trees. This hillside meadow is awash with color from spring through fall.

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Arcs of flowers on both sides of the pathway create a succession of blooming, right up until frost, with seasonal delights perfectly orchestrated so there is always a show, no matter what the month.

This floral carpet is found between the English Walled Garden and the Dwarf Conifer Garden and is home to many resident and migrating birds. A variety of butterflies can always be seen dancing from one nectar- and pollen-rich plant to another.

Enjoy the show from benches or from the paths that turn down to the Great Basin. A short climb up the stone steps to the hilltop Dwarf Conifer Garden will reward visitors with a spectacular view.

Find out what's in bloom now.