Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden - Federal Way, Washington
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Hikenutty
N 47° 17.609 W 122° 18.124
10T E 552769 N 5238014
Weyerhaueser donated the land for this beautiful rhododendron garden in 1974 as a museum for the preservation and display of rhododendrons. The original Rhodie Foundation was founded in 1964.
Waymark Code: WM1FKF
Location: Washington, United States
Date Posted: 04/28/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member skrabut
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The Rhododendron Species Foundation was formed in 1964 as a museum for the preservation and display of rhododendrons. The garden contains one of the largest rhododendron collections in the world and is a depository for endangered species of the shrub.

In 1974 Weyerhaueser donated this 24 acre site. The foundation is supported solely through admission fees, donations and the sale of plants.

Be sure to look at the complete photo gallery for all of the photographs.
Cost of entry: 4.00 (listed in local currency)

Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri: From: 10:00 AM To: 7:00 PM

Hours of Operation: Sat, Sun: From: 10:00 AM To: 7:00 PM
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