George L. Luthy Memorial Botanical Garden, usually just Luthy Botanical Garden, is a 5 acre 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 2500 sqft and features tropical plants, orchids, and seasonal displays.

Shows

Annual shows and events

Other shows

It is open daily. Garden admission is free; a fee is charged for the conservatory.