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The wetlands consist of a series of lakes of varying depths, surrounded by tall grasses and flowering plants. The existing topography has been reshaped to create both open water areas and zones planted with aquatic vegetation that naturally filters and purifies the water, keeping it clear. A rich combination of plants and trees enhances the area’s biodiversity, creating serene spaces for reflection and meditation.
Smaller gravel paths meander between the water bodies, guiding visitors through the wetlands toward two huts—modern reinterpretations of traditional Lithuanian agricultural structures. These huts serve as shelters and viewpoints, offering peaceful spots to contemplate the surrounding landscape.
Clusters of fast-growing native pioneer trees are combined with a variety of grasses, forming dynamic and evolving natural scenes. Within these groupings, a sequence of benches and flowering lawns invites rest and quiet observation.
There are a few audio guide stations in the cemetery with stories and information.
Flowering Rush
Butomus umbellatus
Aquatic perennial with tall, rush-like leaves and pink, umbrella-shaped flowers blooming from June to fall. Spreads by rhizomes, forming dense stands in shallow, calm waters.
Credits: by LittleThought via Pixabay
Marsh Marigold
Caltha palustris
Bright yellow perennial with glossy, heart-shaped leaves and buttercup-like flowers in early spring. Found in marshes and stream edges, it adds vivid colour to wetland habitats.
Credits: by bernswaelz via Pixabay
Scots Pine
Pinus sylvestris
Evergreen tree belonging to the Pinaceae family. Grows up to 25 m and develops a picturesque, irregular outline upon reaching maturity. Grey-green needles and 5 cm cones are its main features.
Credits: by victoriamew via Pixabay
Purple Loosestrife
Lythrum salicaria
Tall perennial with striking purple flower spikes and lance-shaped leaves on square stems. Its vibrant blooms add bold colour and vertical interest to wet meadows and water margins.
Credits: by GAIMARD via Pixabay
Southern blues forget-me-not
Myosotis palustris
Delicate perennial with sky-blue, yellow-centered flowers. Blooms from spring to frost along streams and wetlands, adding charm and color to moist, shaded areas with its airy growth.
Credits: by nicole_koenig via Pixabay
There are a few audio guide stations in the cemetery with stories and information.
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Achillea millefolium, ‘Lilac Beauty’, lilac beauty common yarrow
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Acorus calamus, sweet flag
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Alisma plantago-aquatica, mud plantain
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Amelanchier alnifolia, serviceberry
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Butomus umbellatus, flowering rush
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Calamagrostis × acutiflora ‘Karl Foerster’, Karl Foerster feather reed grass
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Caltha palustris, marsh marigold
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Carex aquatilis, water sedge
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Carex pseudocyperus, cyperus sedge
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Ceratophyllum demersum, common hornwort
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Cladium mariscus, native sawgrass
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Cornus alba ‘Sibirica’, Tatarian dogwood
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Drosera anglica, great sundew
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Echinacea purpurea, coneflower
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Echinops ritro ‘Veitch’s Blue’, globe thistle
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Fontinalis antipyretica, water moss
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Hippuris vulgaris, mare’s tail
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Hottonia palustris, water violet
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Hydrocharis morsus-ranae, common frogbit
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Iris sibirica, Siberian iris
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Knautia arvensis, field scabious
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Lemna minor, duckweed
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Lemna trisulca, star duckweed
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Lysimachia nummularia, creeping jenny
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Lythrum salicaria, purple loosestrife
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Marsilea quadrifolia, hardy four leaf water clover
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Mentha aquatica, water mint
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Menyanthes trifoliata, buckbean
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Myosotis palustris, southern blues forget-me-not
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Myriophyllum spicatum, parrot feather
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Nuphar lutea, Europe cowlily
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Nymphaea alba, European white water lily
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Persicaria amphibia, water smartweed
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Phragmites australis, common reed
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Potamogeton natans, common pondweed
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Ranunculus fluitans, river water-crowfoot
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Scirpus isolepis, low bulrush
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Typha angustifolia, narrow-leaved cattail
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Typha latifolia, broadleaf cattail
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Typha minima, dwarf Japanese cattail
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Utricularia vulgaris, greater bladderwort
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Veronica anagallis-aquatica, water speedwell
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Veronica beccabunga, brooklime
There are a few audio guide stations in the cemetery with stories and information.
As visitors approach the museum building, the landscape gradually shifts in scale – from the expansive wetlands and fields to the more intimate garden spaces nestled between the museum volumes.
Located on the plateau overlooking the surrounding fields, the perennial garden offers a vivid reminder of the plant diversity native to the local landscape.
A characteristic feature of the typical Lithuania’s rural landscape, the orchard area includes apple trees that evoke the region’s agricultural heritage.
