Lendonwood Gardens
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| Location | Grove, Oklahoma |
| Area | 8-acre (3.2 ha) |
| Website | lendonwood |
Lendonwood Gardens are non-profit botanical gardens in Grove, Oklahoma.[1] The 8-acre (3.2 ha)[1] gardens were founded in 1995 by Dr. Leonard Miller, a retired dentist, and consist of a blend of American and Japanese gardening techniques. Major plantings took about 18 months to complete. In 1997 the Gardens became a non-profit organization and are now part of the Oklahoma Botanical Garden system. To be designated a botanical garden, a site must contain labeled plants, be open to the public, and contain at least 225 species.
The gardens contain more than 1,200 different types of plants,[1] including one of the largest collections of Chamaecyparis (false cypress) in the United States, one of the largest collection of rhododendrons in the Southwest,[2] 500 varieties of daylilies, 25 varieties of dogwoods, more than 50 bonsai, 75 varieties of Japanese maples, and 70 varieties of hostas,[3] as well as a 150-foot (46 m) stream consisting of nine pools of water, and a koi pond. Plants in the American Backyard Xeriscape Garden thrive without additional watering and include annuals such as zinnias and marigolds.
