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Matthaei Botanical Gardens

Currently Closed

Opens Tuesday10:00 am to 4:30 pm

Closed Mondays.

1800 N Dixboro Rd, Ann Arbor | MAP ›
Free admission
Metered parking available

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Nichols Arboretum

Open Today

Sunrise to Sunset

1610 Washington Hts, Ann Arbor | MAP ›
Free admission
Leashed dogs welcome

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There's always something exciting happening! Explore public events and classes, book a wedding, or rent a space for your event.

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Spring Plant Sales

Welcome spring to your garden new plants!

Say Yes to Nature!

Book a wedding with us in our conservatory or in one of our beautiful outside gardens.

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Learning

We offer a diverse array of learning experiences designed to foster a deeper understanding of the intricate interplay between humans and the natural world.

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Nature Play Supports Learning

Visit the Gaffield Childen's Garden!

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Meet the Peonies

Chocolate Soldier

Details

Floral form

Japanese

Season

Very early

Cultivar

Herbaceous hybrid

Year introduced

1939

Breeder

Auten

Country of origin

United States

Additional Details

Origin

North America

Location

Bed 17	Row 3 Column A
Bed 17	Row 3 Column B

Get Involved

You can be more than a spectator—you can be an important part of the growth and stewardship that make what we do possible.

Stay Connected

Receive monthly newsletters, event information, and more!

About Us

Get to know MBGNA - Delve into our mission, stories, and the people who make it all happen.

MBGNA Blog

News and stories from the Matthaei-Nichols ecosystem.

Learn more ›

Events

There's always something exciting happening! Explore public events and classes, book a wedding, or rent a space for your event.

S P E C I A L E V E N T

Spring Plant Sales

Welcome spring to your garden new plants!

Say Yes to Nature!

Book a wedding with us in our conservatory or in one of our beautiful outside gardens.

Learn more ›

Learning

We offer a diverse array of learning experiences designed to foster a deeper understanding of the intricate interplay between humans and the natural world.

Learning events ›

Nature Play Supports Learning

Visit the Gaffield Childen's Garden!

Learn more ›

Visit

We welcome you to explore the intersection of nature, education, and sustainability.

Know before you go ›

Matthaei Botanical Gardens

Currently Closed

Opens Tuesday10:00 am to 4:30 pm

Closed Mondays.

1800 N Dixboro Rd, Ann Arbor | MAP ›
Free admission
Metered parking available

Explore the gardens ›

Nichols Arboretum

Open Today

Sunrise to Sunset

1610 Washington Hts, Ann Arbor | MAP ›
Free admission
Leashed dogs welcome

Explore the arboretum ›

And More!

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