Established in 1968, the Plant Information Office is located within the LuEsther T. Mertz Library. Our knowledgeable staff draws upon the Library’s extensive collections and their own professional expertise to respond to a wide range of plant-related inquiries from the public.
The service provides valuable information on indoor and outdoor horticulture, plant identification, disease and pest management, plant selection, and cultural requirements. The office is a free and valuable regional resource for those in NYC and surrounding areas, (Westchester, New Jersey, Long Island, etc.), as well as those further afield, both nationally and beyond.
Type in a keyword to search our database of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).
If you have a question that is not in the database, use this form to ask us! You can also send us an email (plantinfo@nybg.org). If you are asking a question related to plant identification, please take a few minutes to review our guide about best practices for photographing plants.
