Kalmia Gardens of Coker University

1624 W. Carolina Ave

Hartsville, SC, 29550
Phone: (843) 383-8145
Website: http://kalmiagardens.org
Social: https://fb.com/kalmia.gardens

Kalmia Gardens (30 acres) is a mature botanical garden located in Hartsville, South Carolina. Part of Coker University, it is open daily without admission. The gardens were established in the early 1930s by Mrs. David R. Coker on the land, which had become a neglected dump. Mrs. Coker made trails, dug a pond, and planted ornamental species including azaleas, camellias, tea olives (Osmanthus fragrans), and wisteria. In 1935 she opened the gardens to the public.

The walking trails at Kalmia lead you down a 60-foot descent to the banks of Black Creek, and the boardwalks allow you to explore a blackwater swamp, laurel thickets and pine, oak, and holly upland. Open daily during daylight hours.

Attractions:

• Bird Watching
• Gardening Experiences
• Native Plants / Ecology
• Photography
• Tours / Guided

Accommodations:

• Camp Sites

Special Event Space:

• Weddings
• School Groups