International Waterlily Collection, San Angelo

About International Waterlily Collection

The International Waterlily Collection in San Angelo showcases meticulously bred water lily varieties, including rare and exotic specimens alongside the iconic San Angelo Water Lily and the Official Texas State Waterlily, Nymphaea 'Texas Dawn'. Visitors explore gardens featuring both day and night blooming lilies displayed across pools with walkways and viewing areas. The collection hosts the annual Waterlily Festival, which features water lily painting classes where participants learn to depict these aquatic blooms on canvas, plus guided kayaking and canoeing trips along the San Angelo River that offer close views of the water lilies and riverbank vegetation. The gardens remain open throughout the year, with spring, summer, and fall mornings offering optimal viewing conditions when blooms are most abundant. The collection suits water gardening enthusiasts, artists, nature photographers, and curious visitors seeking to experience the diversity and beauty of water lily cultivation developed through advanced hybridization and propagation techniques.