Built in 1962, the H.F. Thut Greenhouse serves as the Biology Department’s botanical conservatory and as a facility for growing plants for research and classroom use. The 3400 square foot building is located next to the Life Sciences Building on the campus of Eastern Illinois University.
Life Science Building and Thut Greenhouse location on campus
Contact one of the following individuals for greenhouse access and tours:
| Contact | Office | Phone | |
| Steven Malehorn | Greenhouse | 217-581-2513 | shmalehorn@eiu.edu |
| Dr. Thomas Canam | Life Science Bldg 3054 | 217-581-6608 | tcanam@eiu.edu |
| Dr. Barbara Carlsward | Life Science Bldg 3076 | 217-581-3223 | bcarlsward@eiu.edu |
| Dr. Janice Coons | Life Science Bldg 2023 | 217-581-6243 | jcoons@eiu.edu |
| Dr. Scott Meiners | Life Science Annex 1116 | 217-581-3425 | sjmeiners@eiu.edu |
| Dr. Gordon Tucker | Life Science Bldg 3027 | 217-581-6240 | gctucker@eiu.edu |
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Titan Arum (a.k.a. Corpse Flower)
Our Titan Arum grew from a seed obtained in 2001. It flowered for the first time in June, 2008 and then went dormant for a couple of months before sending up a single leaf for the next year and a half.
2008 bloom log and pictures
2008 Titan Arum Experience
The Velvet Queen
It went dormant again before sending up its second inflorescence in June, 2010.
2010 bloom log and pictures
2010 Titan Arum Adventure
The Titan Arum broke dormancy in July, 2010 and is now in the process of sending up another leaf.
2010 Titan Arum Leaf Development
The Secret Garden
Nestled between the Thut Greenhouse and Life Science buildings is the most beautiful garden you (might) find on campus. The Secret Garden is concealed from campus view by adjacent buildings and is accessible from the main campus through a narrow passageway between the Life Science Building and Annex. The garden is a collection of nearly five hundred plant species and cultivar specimens growing in a diverse series of garden settings. These gardens range from full-sun to full-shade environments containing native and cultivated plants, perennials and annuals, flowering and foliage plants as well as trees and shrubs.
Campus Tree Inventory Location Maps
Booth Library Archives: EIU Campus, 1902 to 1950
Specimen trees on the campus of EIU- A Walking Tour
Thut Presentation: EIU Campus, 1899 to 1973
Resources:
Bio 3312 Horticulture Plant Index
EIU Threatened and Endangered Plant Research Program
Landscaping and Restoration using Illinois Native Plants
Prairie Restoration - A Digital Aid Featuring Seeds, Seedlings and Fruit
