Purdue Horticulture Garden

Purdue Horticulture garden is home to over 200 cultivars of annual flowers and nearly 1000 species of perennial flowers and foliage plants. Prof.

Established in 1982 and encompassing over half an acre, the Horticulture Garden at Purdue University is one of the most visually stunning landscapes on campus. Located on Marstellar Street, adjacent to the Horticulture Building, the garden is home to over 200 cultivars of annual flowers and nearly 1000 species of perennial flowers and foliage plants. Collections include herbaceous and tree peonies

and ornamental grasses. Diversity is intrinsic to the beauty of the garden. Each year different annuals are chosen; this allows the garden to retain a fresh and new appearance year after year. Different types of soil and many small microclimates (distinctly different mini-climates within a larger area) provide the garden with an ability to nurture and grow plants otherwise not found in the area. This creates a unique environment, and visitors will be impressed by the tranquility and ever-changing hue of the flowers and plants each time they stroll through the garden. This picturesque setting provides a living classroom for many Purdue academic programs including: Horticulture, Landscape Architecture, Botany and Plant Pathology, Entomology, and the School of Veterinary Medicine. The general public is always welcome and appointments are available for individual or group-guided tours. Thanks to the generosity of Professor E.C. Stevenson’s family and friends, a pavilion was constructed in the garden and dedicated to his memory in October of 2007. Stevenson was Head of the Horticulture Department from 1958-1967. He was a leader who brought the department to Elephant ears in garden bednew heights of recognition and took decisive steps that led to the formation of the Landscape Architecture Program. The pavilion serves as a gathering place for informal meetings and receptions. The gorgeous array of plants and flowers in the garden would not be possible without the express involvement of Purdue faculty, student interns and volunteers. We invite you to join us in our efforts to ensure that the Purdue University Horticulture Garden will continue to enrich both the mind and the spirit. You can become a “friend of the garden” through a tax-deductible contribution to the Purdue Foundation. Your contribution will be used to support educational programs of the garden and new plantings.

05/13/2022

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04/14/2017

It's spring at the Horticulture Garden! Redbud trees, Daffodils, Moss Phlox, Tulips, Cypress Spurge, and other plants are all in bloom! Come check the garden out now and again later on in the summer when all the annuals have been planted.

08/22/2016

Spreading sunshine on the first day of classes with this Many-Flowered Sunflower.

Many-Flowered Sunflower (Helianthus x multiflorus)

08/08/2016

Butterflies really enjoy this Dwarf Goldenrod.

Dwarf Goldenrod (Solidago 'Golden Baby')

08/05/2016

This Hops vine is a very vigorous grower.

Hops 'Centeral' (Humulus lupulus)

08/04/2016

One of the tallest plants in the garden, the Cut-leaf Coneflower can reach heights of up to 9 feet.

Cut-leaf Coneflower (Shiney Coneflower) 'Herbstonne' (Rudbeckia [laciniata] nitida)

08/04/2016

Lavender's scent is said to have a calming effect. Come to the garden and see for yourself.

Lavender (Lavendula spica rosea)

08/03/2016

Daylilies come in many varieties and colors, and this 'Master Gardener' variety sure is a nice one.

Daylily 'Master Gardener' (Hemerocallis)

08/02/2016

Jackman Clematis is a very showy climbing vine that is popular for good reason.

Jackman Clematis (Clematis x jackmanii)

08/01/2016

This Myrtle Euphorbia is a very interesting evergreen perennial that has succulent-like leaves. It only grows a few inches tall and spreads fairly vigorously.

Myrtle Euphorbia (Euphorbia myrsinites)

07/29/2016

Merriam Webster defines a w**d as "a plant that is not valued where it is growing," but this Purple Stem Joe-pye W**d is certainly valued where it is growing.

Purple Stem Joe-pye W**d (Hollow Stem Joe-pye W**d) (Eutrochium fistulosum)