Native Prairie Garden
Kickapoo Edge Prairie
This native prairie garden was started with 30 wildflower and 6 grass species. We are adding species constantly. Plans are to add rose verbena, purple coneflower, obedient plant, beard tongue, purple milkweed, common milkweed and prairie coreopsis among others. Learn more about the plant of the Kickapoo Edge Prairie.
The Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center
2400 S. Scenic Ave
Springfield, MO 65807
417.891.1515
The Friends of the Garden mission is to "inspire the discovery, understanding and appreciation of nature by creating and maintaining gardens at Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park and by supporting the mission of the Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center and Park Board."