Plant shops in Illinois

Plant shopping in Illinois: common questions

How many plant shops are there in Illinois?

We list 113 independent plant shops, nurseries and garden centers across 81 cities in Illinois: 63 garden centers, 32 nurseries, 9 greenhouses, 7 plant shops, 2 farm and garden shops. Big-box garden departments are excluded.

Which cities in Illinois have the most plant shops?

Chicago (14), Champaign (3), Crystal Lake (3), Niles (3), Volo (3). Between them they account for 26 of the 113 listings in Illinois.

Where can I buy houseplants in Illinois?

7 of the 113 Illinois listings are indoor-plant specialists rather than general garden centers, including Roots and Shoots Plant Shop in Antioch, Planted in Champaign, Chicago Plants in Chicago, Plant Shop Chicago in Chicago. Many nurseries and garden centers also keep a houseplant section.

What do Illinois plant shops specialise in?

The most common specialisms across Illinois are houseplants (6), trees & shrubs (6), cut flowers (5), christmas trees (2).

Are Illinois listings kept up to date?

44 of the 113 Illinois listings carry a phone number or website, so details can be checked directly. Listings come from open data and are not inspected by us — shops close and hours change, so call ahead before travelling.

Guides

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• How to spot a good plant shop in the first ninety seconds
• Where to actually buy rare houseplants
• Buying your first houseplant: a guide that starts with your windows