Outdoor Display Gardens

16 acres of display gardens
open daily & free to the public

Discover, explore, and enjoy the world of plants.

Olbrich's Specialty Gardens
Olbrich offers ten specialty gardens connected 
by an accessible network of pathways.

Sunken Garden
Thai Pavilion and Garden
Meadow Garden
Rock Garden
Wildflower Garden
Herb Garden
Perennial Garden
Rose Garden
Starkweather Creek and Atrium Shade Gardens
Eunice Fisher Hosta Garden

Olbrich Plant Lists
The lists below include only spring annual plants.
Plant list by name
Plant list by location
Wisconsin Gardening  
Get tips on planning and caring for your garden for each month of the year with Olbrich's Garden Planner.  This monthly guide is designed by Olbrich's horticulture staff especially for Wisconsin gardens.

Gardening Tips 
Get fall gardening tips from Olbrich's Horticulturists.

Gardening Articles 
Read about a variety of gardening topics in gardening articles written by Olbrich's Horticulturists.

Garden Accessibility
Olbrich Botanical Gardens is committed to making its gardens, events and concerts accessible to everyone in the community.

 

Please help preserve the beauty of the Gardens.  
Please...no smoking; pets, carry-in food or drink, skateboards, bikes, or inline skates.

 Olbrich Botanical Gardens is owned and operated by the City of Madison Parks Division with support from Olbrich Botanical Society. 
 
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