Brooklyn Botanic Garden in Kings County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Lily Pool Terrace
This formal garden opened in 1921 to complement the Palm House, the Garden's original conservatory. Shimmering pools of water-loving plants are bordered by hardy perennials and seasonal annuals.
The Perennial Border and the Annual Borderwhich features over 10,000 spring-blooming tulips and a summer theme display of annualsare a stunning backdrop for the water-lily and sacred lotus collections. Annuals are plants that complete their life cycle in one growing season. Perennials can live for many years.
Erected by Brooklyn Botanic Garden.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1921.
Location. 40° 40.006′ N, 73° 57.748′ W. Marker is in Brooklyn, New York, in Kings County. It is in Brooklyn Botanic Garden. It can be reached from Flatbush Avenue north of Empire Boulevard, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn NY 11225, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Jasmuias 37 - First (Bird)house (within shouting distance of this marker); Magnolias at Brooklyn Botanic Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); Magnolia 'Judy Zuk' (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Lily Pool Terrace (within shouting distance of this marker); Magnolia Χ brooklynensis (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Magnolia Χ brooklynensis (within shouting distance of this marker); Magnolia Plaza (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Magnolia Χ brooklynensis (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brooklyn.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 16, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 210 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 16, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
