Arlene and Arthur S. Holden Jr. Butterfly Garden
See the wonders of nature at work.
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The Holden Butterfly Garden is a haven for bees, butterflies and hummingbirds—not to mention the visitors who are drawn to its soothing tranquility. Two placid ponds are surrounded by a lush garden, filled with summer blooming plants that attract vital pollinators.
Whether visitors are tracking butterflies and breathtaking blossoms or in search of techniques to attract pollinators to their own spaces, a how-to brochure, resource brochure highlighting all of the host plants in the garden, and a smartphone tour provide a deeper understanding of the insects that help this garden thrive and the role we can play to support their important work.
You can find the Butterfly Garden located behind the Corning Visitor Center. Peak bloom is in July and August.
Resources to Guide your Butterfly Garden Experience
Things to Discover
Buddleia davidii ‘White Profusion’ | Beautiful blooms bring butterfly bonanzas to the sweet smell of pollen-rich flowers.
Rudbeckia ‘Autumn Sun’ | Since these tall coneflowers grow to a mature size of 4-6 feet, you might have to look up to see the butterflies and honeybees in our layered gardens.
Euphorbia corollata | The flowering spurge attracts a variety of insects and pollinators with the aroma of its sweet nectar. Which pollinators can you spot on your next visit?
What’s in Bloom | Aruncus dioicus ‘Zweiweltenkind’ – goat’s beard
Here’s more to explore at Holden Arboretum
Helen S. Layer Rhododendron Garden
Warren H. Corning founded our rhododendron collection in 1940. And in 1971, contributions made in honor of Helen S. Layer allowed for the creation of a surrounding, 20-acre garden. This... more
Little Mountain
Formerly the site of resort hotels where Cleveland’s wealthy residents escaped the summer heat, Little Mountain is now home to towering white pines, diverse plant communities, unique geological formations, and... more
Bole Woods Loop
Look out for large Beech (Fagus americana) and Sugar maple (Acer saccharum) trees and Tulip (Liriodendron tulipifera) trees. Several nice specimens of Western Red Cedar (Thuja plicata). Deer and turkeys... more
Myrtle S. Holden Wildflower Garden
The Myrtle S. Holden Wildflower Garden was established in 1968 through the generous donations of the Arthur S. Holden family in memory of Myrtle S. Holden, to commemorate her deep... more
Murch Canopy Walk
The Canopy Walk invites guests to stroll along a 500-foot-long elevated walkway that rises 65 feet above the forest floor. Walk amongst the treetops, and appreciate our forest from an... more
Blueberry Pond Trail
This is a great area for families to observe aquatic wildlife and play in nature. more
Display Garden
A four-season garden planted with a mix of trees, shrubs, perennials, and bulbs, this garden is home to two of the Arboretum’s most iconic attractions: the Arthur S. Holden Sr.... more
Kalberer Emergent Tower
The Emergent Tower is 120 feet (or approximately 12 stories) tall, which allows for a breathtaking, 360 degree, unrivaled view of the surrounding area. Guest can see all the way... more
Stebbins Gulch
Stebbins Gulch is the crown jewel of the Holden Arboretum’s extensive natural areas, and is one of the most unspoiled natural history preserves in Northeast Ohio. We host guided tours... more
