Get Ready for Darwin Perennials Day 2026
Save the date for this year’s Darwin Perennials Day at the Gardens at Ball. Come join us on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. in West Chicago, Illinois. Explore the best of perennials all in one day!
We have a full-day schedule that has something for every perennial grower including:
- See the newest introductions, from low-maintenance grasses to colorful, easy-care daylililes.
- Walk through more than 20 garden beds showcasing hundreds of perennial varieties.
- Meet with more than 25 leading perennial suppliers throughout the day.
- Pick up practical production tips and insights you can use right away.
- And new this year, enjoy a first look at our brand-new Lavandula display. Experience lifestyle inspiration with lavender varieties from Darwin Perennials.
We’ll also have featured speakers under our Tent Talks area, as well as the Darwin Colombia Spotlight and the Seed Distribution Tour open to all visitors throughout the day.
Join the largest perennial trial event in North America and get a firsthand look at what’s shaping the future of perennials. Be sure to mark your calendar. We look forward to seeing you in the Gardens!