Darwin Perennials Day returns June 17 in West Chicago
Darwin Perennials Day 2026 provides a mid-season opportunity for industry professionals to evaluate new perennial varieties and connect with suppliers.
Darwin Perennials Day will take place Wednesday, June 17, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Gardens at Ball, 1017 Roosevelt Road, West Chicago, Illinois.
The event is open to commercial perennial plant growers, nursery growers, retailers, landscapers, designers and members of the media.
Attendees will have the opportunity to view hundreds of perennial varieties displayed in garden beds, trial plots and containers. More than 25 perennial vendors are expected to participate.
The event will also feature education stations throughout the gardens, offering information as visitors tour the displays. A New Variety Showcase will highlight introductions from plant breeders and suppliers.
Register for the event and stay connected through the Darwin Perennials Day website.