THE JEWEL BOX LILY PONDS
What's new at the Jewel Box Lily Ponds?
The Jewel Box is a St. Louis treasure that residents and guests have enjoyed for decades. The spectacular water gardens certainly contribute to that draw. The St. Louis Water Garden Society is proud to be the caretakers of the lily ponds.
In 2022, the SLWGS installed small plaques near the waterlily ponds to help visitors learn more about what they see happening in the ponds. You can read the most recent posts by clicking the content below.
Winterizing the Lily Ponds
Winterizing the Lily Ponds Have you seen the changes to the Jewel Box ponds? It…
Surprise Guests in the Pond
What is Swimming in the Lily Ponds? Surprise GUESTS You may have noticed some new…
Waterlily Leaves
The Beauty of Waterlily leaves The Waterlily is named for its flower, but the beauty…
Waterlily Reproduction
Reproduction without Seeds The Waterlily is capable of two kinds of reproduction. Seed production is…
2022 PLANT MAPS for the LILY PONDs
Do you know the names of the plants you see in the water lily ponds? The SLWGS carefully plans the pond planting each year. Click the map to see this year’s design and to learn the names of the beautiful flora.
CLICK HERE for a full-screen map.
Explore the Lily Ponds with our map to learn the name of each plant. Do you have a favorite?
