Purdue University Horticulture Gardens

Purdue University Horticulture Gardens
Purdue Horticulture Gardens, Fall 2010
Type	Botanical garden
Location	Purdue University
Nearest city	West Lafayette, Indiana
Coordinates	40°25′26″N 86°54′54″W
Area	0.5 acres
Created	1982[1]
Operated by	Purdue University
Open	Year-round Donations accepted

Flowers blooming at the Horticulture Gardens spring 2005

The Purdue University Horticulture Gardens are botanical gardens at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana in the United States.

History

The gardens were founded in 1982. In 2019, following substantial improvements to the garden, it was named in honor of internationally renowned horticulturist and Purdue Distinguished Professor Jules Janick.[2] Today, the garden is maintained by Purdue University Horticulture Department and Master Gardens students and volunteers. The gardens are financially supported by the Friends of the Gardens.[3]

Gardens

The gardens are located onsite at Purdue University's Horticulture Building. The garden features vegetables, perennials and annuals. The most notable collections on display are ornamental grasses, bulbs, hostas, peonies and daylilies. In total, there are over 300 cultivars and 200 perennial species on display.[3]

Exhibitions

There is a pavilion made of cedar which features temporary exhibitions designed by students. Today, visitors can take self-guided and guided tours, including a walking tour that documents the over 100 types of trees growing within and beyond the confines of the gardens, on campus.[3]

Special events

The annual Purdue Garden Day Open House features special garden tours and events.[3]

See also

• List of botanical gardens and arboretums in Indiana

References

1. Skwarcan, David. "Entertainment Near Lafayette, Indiana". Travel. USA Today. Retrieved April 3, 2015.
2. Service, Purdue News. "Garden honors horticulture professor's contributions". www.purdue.edu. Retrieved June 6, 2021.
3. Alan McPherson (August 2009). Botanic Gems Indiana Public Gardens: Including Greater Chicago, Dayton, Cincinnati & Louisville. AuthorHouse. p. 39. ISBN 978-1-4343-7772-2.

External links

• Official website