Botanical Gardens Peoria IL

Luthy Botanical Garden    

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(74) · Botanical garden in Peoria, United States
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Surround yourself with spectacular displays of spring blooming bulbs or the blazing color of autumn, the Garden offers a tranquil setting to enjoy the beauty of each passing season. Established in 1951, …
Surround yourself with spectacular displays of spring blooming bulbs or the blazing color of autumn, the Garden offers a tranquil setting to enjoy the beauty of each passing season. Established in 1951, Luthy Botanical Garden encompasses five acres and offers over a dozen theme gardens, a Conservatory, a garden gift shop educational programming, numerous events, a rotating sculpture exhibit and magnificent floral displays. An Herb Garden, a Woodland Garden, a Rose Garden and a Hosta Glade are just a few of the theme gardens you can find in the botanic garden, and the Garden Gift Shop offers a variety of gardening books, accessories and tools, garden-related gifts, unique jewelry and collectibles. Special events held throughout the year meld art and music with the Garden setting. Numerous concerts spotlighting local jazz and blues musicians are held with the Garden and Conservatory, while our Conservatory floral shows include a Lily Show, an Orchid Show, a Chrysanthemum Show and a Poinsettia Show.

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Aug 6, 2024
Beautiful place. Took us less than one hour to walk thru. Kids loved it to just explore. Staff maintain gardens well. Great visit. Full review by 638caseyb
Oct 8, 2021
The flowers are incredible here. Very peaceful and beautiful. The grounds are well kept and we really enjoyed our time there. Full review by 459vickieb
Sep 6, 2021
Visited the Garden during a Labor Day weekend and it was not busy. Very nice selection of plants, not a clear way to go through the garden, but its small enough one can't miss the different areas. … Full review by Rftstar
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Can you purchase any of the plants. Like zebra grass ?
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I am not certain. They had some plants for sale, but I didn't know which ones were on sale.
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Answer by Robby G C · Nov 14, 2018
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Is there an admission charge?
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admission is free but they take donations.
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Answer by Andy H · Jun 2, 2017
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Are small dogs Ina leash allowed?
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No, small pets are not allowed.
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Answer by Jacinta S · Jul 18, 2016
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