George L. Luthy Memorial Botanical Garden
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George L. Luthy Memorial Botanical Garden (4.5 acres) is a botanical garden and conservatory located in Glen Oak Park, 2218 N. Prospect, Peoria, Illinois, USA. It is open daily. Garden admission is free; a fee is charged for the conservatory.
The garden was established in 1951. It now contains more than 300 genera, with an emphasis on roses, perennials, annuals, hosta, hemerocallis, and herbs. Specific gardens include an all-season garden, herb garden, perennial garden, rose garden, viburnum collection, wildlife garden, and woodland garden. The conservatory (2500 square feet) features tropical plants, orchids, and seasonal displays.
The garden is also referred to as the Luthy Botanical Garden.
