UW-Madison Botany Garden and Greenhouse

UW-Madison Botany Garden and Greenhouse Contact information, map and directions, contact form, opening hours, services, ratings, photos, videos and announcements from UW-Madison Botany Garden and Greenhouse, College & University, 430 Lincoln Dr, Madison, WI.

06/04/2026

Our Agave victoria-reginae is blooming! Agave are monocarpic, meaning they only bloom once before dying. This is often referred to as a "death bloom." The stem of the inflorescence started growing in mid April and the first flowers just opened this week. Stop by the Botany Garden and Greenhouse and check it out. we're open Monday through Friday, 8am- 2pm.

Studying, snacking, and taking a break between classes 🌿The Botany Garden has become a quiet favorite on campus! Student...
04/27/2026

Studying, snacking, and taking a break between classes 🌿

The Botany Garden has become a quiet favorite on campus! Students spread out with laptops, share lunch between lectures, and catch up with friends surrounded by greenery.

Spring is in full bloom in the Botany Garden 🌸Come check out all of the re-appearing plants in between class!
04/20/2026

Spring is in full bloom in the Botany Garden 🌸

Come check out all of the re-appearing plants in between class!

Learning looks a little greener in the greenhouse 🌿📚The greenhouse is here for students to use as a living, learning env...
04/16/2026

Learning looks a little greener in the greenhouse 🌿📚

The greenhouse is here for students to use as a living, learning environment! We love when classes get hands-on with while studying in a space full of growth and fresh perspectives.

Come check us out Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm! You might just learn something new 🤓

🌱 Plant of the Week: Flamingo Flower (Anthurium andraeanum)Brightening the greenhouse with its glossy, heart-shaped leav...
04/13/2026

🌱 Plant of the Week: Flamingo Flower (Anthurium andraeanum)

Brightening the greenhouse with its glossy, heart-shaped leaves and vibrant “flower”, the flamingo flower is actually showing off a colorful spathe- a specialized leaf that surrounds the plant’s true flowers.

🌿 Adapted to warm, humid environments, flamingo flowers have thick, waxy leaves that help conserve moisture, making them well suited for life as understory plants beneath the rainforest canopy.

They're a standout favorite in our greenhouse collections!
👀 Come see them for yourself

OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY! Come see us from 10am-2pm Saturday and explore our plant collections! Our amazing greenhouse and ga...
04/09/2026

OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY!
Come see us from 10am-2pm Saturday and explore our plant collections! Our amazing greenhouse and garden staff and friends will be on hand to answer your questions.

🌱 This American mangrove is showing off its intricate root system- a critical structure for stability, nutrient uptake, ...
04/09/2026

🌱 This American mangrove is showing off its intricate root system- a critical structure for stability, nutrient uptake, and gas exchange.

Mangroves are specially adapted to thrive in waterlogged, low-oxygen soils, using their roots to anchor themselves. A healthy root system is the foundation of a healthy plant, and a reminder that so much of life happens out of sight 🔍

Happy St. Patrick’s Day 🍀
03/17/2026

Happy St. Patrick’s Day 🍀

Meet Olivia (she/her), our Social Media Volunteer!📸 Olivia helps capture what's happening in the Botany Garden and Green...
03/12/2026

Meet Olivia (she/her), our Social Media Volunteer!

📸 Olivia helps capture what's happening in the Botany Garden and Greenhouse and share it with you all!

Her favorite part about volunteering is getting to see plants grow and bloom week to week. She also enjoys the warm temperature and quietness of the greenhouse ☀️

✨ Olivia's favorite plant is the Mount Lip Orchid (Phalaenopsis) because its sparkly petals always catch her attention!

🌱 Plant of the Week: Rosy Hen-and-Chicks (Echeveria pulvinata)This week’s feature in the greenhouse is the succulent Ech...
03/11/2026

🌱 Plant of the Week: Rosy Hen-and-Chicks (Echeveria pulvinata)

This week’s feature in the greenhouse is the succulent Echeveria pulvinata, commonly called Rosy Hen-and-Chicks. Native to southern Mexico, this species is known for its velvety, silver-green leaves edged with rosy tones.

🧡 This plant produces clusters of bright orange, bell-shaped flowers that rise above the rosettes. Like its name suggests, the plant also forms small offset, “chicks”, around the base!

Next time you visit the UW–Madison Greenhouse, keep an eye out for this soft and colorful succulent in the collection! 🌵

Address

430 Lincoln Dr
Madison, WI
53706

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when UW-Madison Botany Garden and Greenhouse posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share

Category