The Central Meadow was seeded with grasses during the spring of 1998. This area contains a metal buffalo sculpture. A footpath was added for improved access in the spring of 1999. Enjoying the Prairie. What you see when you visit the Prairie Restoration Project depends on when you visit the Botanical Garden.
Wildflowers bloom in the spring and fall.
During the summer months most of the wildflowers are inactive. The grasses grow all summer. Some grasses will flower in the summer, others in the fall. The grasses remain attractive all winter. In order to appreciate this project fully, you should visit it during all seasons of the year.