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Fast Facts

Established

1992

Location

West of the main entrance

Background

  • One of the largest public perennial gardens in the U.S. maintained entirely by volunteers
  • Includes the Propagation Shed in the southwest corner, which was built in 2015
  • Renovated in 2008

Perennial Border

Renowned for year-round dramatic displays, the perennial border is an example of a distinctively American-style mixed border and is a living demonstration of what works best in Northwest gardens. Revel in thousands of perennials, shrubs, bulbs, evergreens, and trees that provide color and beauty year-round.

This is one of the largest public perennial gardens in the U.S. maintained entirely by volunteers. The Northwest Perennial Alliance created and maintains this award-winning garden. The Perennial Border is a source of education and hands-on learning opportunities for NPA members, horticulture students and gardeners throughout the Puget Sound area.