Linnean House

The Linnean House, the oldest continuously operating greenhouse conservatory in the United States, contains the Garden’s camellia collection.

Camellias, members of the tea family, bloom as early as October and November.

The camellias reach their height of glorious bloom in mid to late February, and continue blooming through March until mid-April.

The Linnean House, built by Henry Shaw in 1882, was named for Carl Linnaeus, the father of plant classification.

Please note: The Linnean House conservatory will be closed for renovations and repairs through late Spring 2011. Thanks to a gift from the Mabel Dorn Reeder Foundation, the Garden will make improvements such as a new all-glass roof, new windows and more.

Learn more: The Garden's camellia collection.
Get the facts: More about the Linnean House.