The red Salvia is pollinated by hummingbirds, the white Nicotina by moths, the yellow Coreopsis by bees and the purple petunia by butterflies. The central circular planting is surrounded by four beds of annuals juxtaposing form, foliage and color, while the upper beds are planted with an assortment of American perennials and annuals creating a mass of pattern, color and texture. Native American flowering trees and shrubs enhance the Garden's two larger beds. Columbus' arrival in the New World began an ongoing process of exploration and discovery resulting in a myriad of ornamental and useful plants being introduced to Europe, Africa and Asia. The Matthaei Botanical Gardens are located at 1800 North Dixboro Road between Plymouth and Geddes roads and east of US 23.
Admission is free.