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WHAT'S IN BLOOM

a seasonal walk through the gardens

JANUARY
​Winter getaway in the Tropical Sun Garden: tropical plants, pink powder puff tree, chewing gum tree, blooming orchids and fish tail palm

FEBRUARY
Warm and welcoming Tropical Sun Garden: tropical plants, sensitive plant, coffee and cacao tree, blooming orchids and smelly voodoo lily

MARCH
Unique bark on several trees combined with yellow witch hazel and crocus in a warm spring

APRIL
Spring flowering bulbs and trees throughout the gardens: daffodils, tulips, crabapple trees, serviceberry and redbud

MAY
Spring beauty throughout the gardens: peonies, bearded iris, columbine and allium

JUNE
Late spring flowering perennials throughout the gardens: amsonia, Siberian iris, baptisia, salvia and achillea

JULY
Colorful summer favorites throughout the gardens: daylilies, coneflowers and hydrangea

​AUGUST
Sun-loving and vibrant tropicals and annuals throughout the gardens: cannas, castor beans and a wide assortment of annual flowers

SEPTEMBER
Transitional perennials of the season throughout the gardens: ornamental grasses and mums of every color

OCTOBER
The colors of fall from trees throughout the gardens plus unique seed heads and berries

NOVEMBER
Scott County Regional Authority Conifer Garden: various shapes, sizes and colors in this stately garden

DECEMBER
Winter escape to our Tropical Sun Garden: tropical plants, allspice, banana and staghorn fern and the indoor and outdoor magic of Winter Nights Winter Lights
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winter lights HOURS

​ 11.21-12.14
WED - SUN | 5-9PM

 12.17-12.31
DAILY* | 5-9PM
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 LAST ENTRY 8:30PM
 
 *HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
 Open: New Year’s Eve
 Closed: Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas

winter lights ADMISSION

​EXHIBIT ADMISSION
$11 Adults
$7 Youth 2-15
Free Under 2

 *MEMBERS
$9 Adults
$5 Youth 2-15
 *Includes FunBundle members
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Members receive free admission on Wednesday nights of WL.
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Please remember us in your will and trusts. ​

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2525 4th Avenue
Rock Island, IL 61201

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  • HOME
  • Winter Nights Winter Lights
  • VISIT
    • Admission
    • Tours
    • The Garden Store
    • Frequently Asked Questions
  • EXPLORE
    • Event Calendar
    • Featured Exhibits
    • Gardens
    • What's In Bloom
    • Art Exhibits
    • Host An Event
    • Weddings
    • Travel
    • Screen Savers
  • SUPPORT
    • Memberships
    • Give
    • Adopt A Garden
    • Volunteer
    • Planned Giving
    • Growers Club
    • Tribute Gifts
    • Corporate
  • LEARN
    • Children | Families
    • Adults
    • Educators >
      • Education Classes
    • Conservation
  • Plant Discovery Bus
  • ABOUT
    • Mission | Vision
    • Staff
    • Blog
    • Friends
    • Careers | Internships
    • History
    • Garden Etiquette