Purdue University Horticulture Gardens

The Jules Janick Horticulture Gardens span about half an acre near the Horticulture Building with a mix of trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals, and bulbs across the grounds. The space displays ornamental grasses and flowering plants organized in distinct sections.

The gardens were established in 1982 and renamed in 2019 to honor professor emeritus Jules Janick for his significant contributions to horticultural research. This dedication marked a period of major improvements to the site.

The gardens function as a teaching space maintained by students and volunteers who care for over 300 plant varieties. Visitors can observe how the grounds serve as a living classroom for horticultural study.

The gardens are accessible year-round at 625 Agriculture Mall Drive and offer self-guided exploration of the grounds. No advance registration is needed to walk through the collections.

An American beech tree roughly 70 years old stands at the center, providing shade for specialized areas like rock gardens and prairie gardens. The tree serves as the heart of the grounds and creates resting spots beneath its broad canopy.

Location: Indiana

Inception: 1982

Website: https://ag.purdue.edu/hla/Hort/Pages/HortGardens.aspx

GPS coordinates: 40.42390,-86.91500

Latest update: December 13, 2025 12:41