Luthy Botanical Garden is a botanical garden and conservatory located in Glen Oak Park, near the corner of Prospect Avenue and Gift Avenue in Peoria, Illinois, United States.
History The garden was established in 1951. It is named after George Littlewood Luthy, who was president of Peoria's Commercial National Bank (now part of PNC Bank) and a Trustee of the Peoria Park District, which owns the garden.
The garden is a member of the American Public Garden Association (APGA).
Flora The garden now contains more than 300 genera, with an emphasis on roses, perennials, annuals, hosta, hemerocallis, and herbs.
Gardens Luthy Botanical Garden has 15 themed gardens. Specific gardens include an all-season garden, herb garden, perennial garden, rose garden, viburnum collection, wildlife garden, and woodland garden. Native prairie grass and wildflowers are also on display.
Conservatory The conservatory is and features tropical plants, orchids, and seasonal displays.
Shows
Annual shows and events +ShowEst.Month(s)Host(s)RefLily ShowMarch–AprilSpring Plant Salelate AprilOrchid Show1966May (Mother's Day)Peoria Orchid SocietyHosta Garden WalkJuneCentral Illinois Hosta SocietyMum (Chrysanthemum) Showmid-October to NovemberPoinsettia Show and Candlelight Walks1951December
Other shows
The Classic Garish Garden Show, 2005–2010 in February, featuring lawn flamingos, garden gnomes, and toilet fountains
It is open daily. Garden admission is free; a fee is charged for the conservatory.
See also List of botanical gardens in the United States
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