The Missouri Botanical Garden, located just southwest of downtown St. Louis, is the nation’s oldest botanical garden.
I visited the gardens in 2013, during a trip to see family in the area.
The gardens encompass 79 acres.

"Climatron" Greenhouse, Reflecting Pool and Chihuly "Walla Walla Onions"
Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis

Day Lilies, Missouri Botanical Garden
St. Louis, Missouri

Lavender Rose, Missouri Botanical Garden
St. Louis, Missouri

Caladiums, Missouri Botanical Garden
St. Louis, Missouri

Lily, Missouri Botanical Garden
St. Louis, Missouri

Gaillardia, Missouri Botanical Garden
St. Louis, Missouri

Dahlia, Missouri Botanical Garden
St. Louis, Missouri

Lily, Missouri Botanical Garden
St. Louis, Missouri

Bee at the Cone Flower, Missouri Botanical Garden
St. Louis, Missouri

"Arch of Chihuly" Garden Sculpture
Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis