OPEN 10AM to 5PM
CLOSED EVERY TUESDAY FOR PLANT CARE

“Growing rare and endangered plants requires consistent care and dedication. Closing one day each week allows our team to provide the specialized care these plants need, helping to preserve our collection for generations to come.”

– Michelle Baudanza, Perry Conservatory Director

We are excited to announce the addition of one of the most significant permanent collections of Dale Chihuly’s work on the east coast. This extraordinary collection will be seamlessly integrated into the rare and endangered plants housed within the Perry Conservatory, a centerpiece of The Garden of Tomorrow project.

CHIHULY The Perry Collection

Arid House

Full Garden Plant List

The Arid House showcases the remarkable diversity and resilience of desert plants, from sculptural cacti to other drought-adapted species. By recreating dryland environments and housing rare and threatened plants, it reveals the unique strategies these species use to thrive and underscores the importance of conserving fragile arid ecosystems.

Fishook Barrel Cactus

The Fishook Barrel Cactus (Ferocactus wislizeni) has stout, ribbed body that is covered in a dense armor of spines – including distinctive curved hooks that give the plant it’s common name. These hooked spines help protect it from herbivores searching for food while also casting small shadows that reduce surface heat.

Baobab Tree

Baobabs (Adansonia digitata) are legendary trees known for their massive trunks, immense longevity, and importance to both wildlife and human communities. Often called the “Tree of Life,” they store water, food, and shelter within their enormous forms.

African Ocotillo

Tropical House

Full Garden Plant List

The Tropical House immerses visitors in the warmth and lush beauty of the tropics, showcasing diverse plant life from rainforest ecosystems while providing a protected home for rare and endangered species. Through vibrant displays and educational interpretation, it highlights the importance of conserving tropical habitats and the extraordinary plants they sustain.

Lipstick Palm

The lipstick palm (Cyrtostachys renda) is often considered one of the most visually striking palms in the world, instantly recognizable by its vivid red leaf stems and crown shafts.

Royal Hawaiian Variegated Banana

The Royal Hawaiian Variegated Banana (Musa ‘Ae Ae’) is one of the rarest bananas in the world, prized for its dramatic white-and-green striped leaves.

Traveler's Palm