WELCOME TO LOTUSLAND

You are invited to visit Lotusland , a unique 37-acre estate and botanic garden situated in the foothills of Montecito to the east of the city of Santa Barbara. Contact Visitor Services year-round to schedule a tour.

The gardens now covering the estate were created by Madame Ganna Walska, who owned the property from 1941 until her death in 1984. Before her death, Madame Walska established the nonprofit Ganna Walska Lotusland Foundation, which now preserves this unrivaled botanical treasure.

Lotusland Mission Statement:
To preserve and enhance the spectacular collections of exotic plants and the historic Montecito estate of Madame Ganna Walska, to provide public access to their remarkable beauty and diversity and, through interpretation of these collections, to foster increased knowledge and appreciation of the importance of plants and the need for their conservation.

Explore our site and learn more about the many facets of Lotusland, including its intriguing history, exceptional gardens, outstanding educational programs and innovative horticultural practices. Learn also how you can help to preserve this oasis of beauty and tranquility for generations to come.

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August 2010 Plant of the Month: Euphorbia mammillaris ‘Variegata’

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