Outdoor Gardens,
Lobby + Gift Shop
April - September
10 am – 6 pm daily
October - March
10 am – 4 pm daily
Bolz Conservatory
Closed March 11 - June 14 for Planned Maintenance
Schumacher Library
Permanently Closed
ONLINE ONLY! Wisconsin is home to over 400 species of wild bees, and more than 120 species of butterflies. As the moon rises, over 1,500 species of moths awaken, ensuring round the clock pollination and these are just the more well-known pollinators! These tiny superheroes pollinate over one-third of our food, making their health and survival a critical component of earth’s ecosystem. Every little bit helps – don’t have space to dig in the dirt – create a pollinator focused container for your patio! Olbrich’s Pollinator Plant Sales offer a variety of perennials with plentiful amounts of nectar and pollen, making them very appealing to pollinator insects! Plant pickup is June 26.
$6-$24, depending on size
A flower, grass, tree or any other plant that occurs naturally in a particular region, state, ecosystem, and habitat without direct or indirect human actions.
Plants grown from seeds collected at Olbrich Botanical Gardens.
Plants that meet the specific dietary requirements of these caterpillars are called larval host plants. Some butterflies and moths require specific host plant to survive, like monarchs and milkweed.
Spring marks the beginning of a new cycle of seasons and would not be the same without Olbrich Gardens' annual Perennial Plant Sale! Curated plug trays are currently on sale, while individually potted perennials will go on sale April 16 at 10 a.m.
Olbrich Botanical Gardens presents seven unique gardens in Sun Prairie. Many gardens incorporate hardy native plants, focus on pollinator friendly flowers, and offer bird habitats.
Pick up a variety of bulbs for fall planting to make your garden a pollinator paradise! One of the most beneficial ways to support pollinators is to provide food sources during the spring, summer, and fall seasons. Order your bulbs online (only), then pickup on October 10, from 10 - 4 p.m. in Olbrich's main lobby.