Zilker Herb Garden


Tiny woods violets, tall pineapple sage and oregano are planted around sign at entry

Photo by Tom Watkins

Austin Herb Society volunteers have planted and maintained the herb garden at Zilker Botanical Garden since the club was established in 1983. The site was originally constructed as a fragrance garden in 1973/74 focusing on the ease of exploration for the visually and mobility impaired. Carefully selected varieties of culinary, medicinal, ornamental and aromatic plants in raised limestone beds make walking through a delightful experience.





Fragrance Garden 1978

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Cloverleaf of Herb Garden now

Photo by Cindy Hewey