George L. Luthy Memorial Botanical Garden

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.

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.