The 14 best plant stores in Chicago

You could spend hours roaming among intricate bonsai trees, hanging spider plants, blooming flowers and tons of other greenery at this massive Andersonville nursery, which has supplied Chicagoans with everything landscaping, garden and houseplant-related for nearly 50 years. Pay the shop a visit to chat with a staffer for houseplant advice and browse the greenhouse's sizeable planter collection to beautify your plant before taking it home. Got an extra-green thumb? Stop by the greenhouse's sale section to find slightly bedraggled plants for an excellent price—all they need is a little extra TLC.

Adams & Sons & Daughter Gardens has offered its verdant wares to customers in Humboldt Park and beyond since 1993. There's something for every season even in its outdoor section (where you'll find garden plants, mums, pumpkins, Christmas trees and more, depending on the time of year). Inside, take a look through succulents, air plants, hanging baskets, tropical plants and a fridge stocked with flowers, plus an assortment of gifts and other knick-knacks.

Although just a few years old, Semillas has already grown to become a staple of the Pilsen neighborhood. You may have recognized some of their most ornate arrangements blooming at events around the city. Meaning “seeds” in Spanish, Semillas Plant Studio has grown to support the surrounding community. The woman-owned plant shop has partnered with other local artists and businesses to sell wares in the plant studio and support a youth team to employ students over summer break. For special staging and events, Semillas provides both original floral arrangements and large plant rental services.

The folks that run this Mayfair plant shop are education-minded and eager to help customers find plants—with an emphasis on succulents, cacti and tropicals—that work for their lifestyle and budget, whether you've already got a mini-jungle at home or are looking to become a first time plant parent. Based in the 'burbs? Check out Plant Shop's Evanston location. 

Located in the heart of Uptown, Qideas is a minority-owned, family-run business that seamlessly blends the worlds of professional hospitality and urban gardening. Qideas offers an expansive collection of unique indoor and outdoor plants, ranging from sturdy staples to rare, sought-after varieties. More than just a store, Qideas fosters community through its distinct personality and creative neighborhood events, such as their popular Plant Drag Bingo. Whether you are looking for a stylish new planter to elevate your home’s aesthetic or a high-quality wok for your kitchen, this family establishment remains a cornerstone of the Uptown community.

This garden and floral store has been a staple of West Town since 2003, expanding across the street on Damen Avenue to a second location that specializes in lush floral arrangements and home goods. Take a stroll through the original shop to check out a rotating selection of houseplants, plus tons of hand-crafted planters. Looking for an attractive (and relatively low-maintenance) option to fill your plant stand? The folks at Sprout Home can also create a customized terrarium, tailored to your home's level of natural light.

Since 2021, this Logan Square-based plant store has served the Chicagoland area with a vast array of lush greenery. With indoor house plants, tropical plants and home decor, Terracotto is a one-stop shop for all things plants. The plant nursery even offers in-home consultations, repotting services and pot drilling for adequate drainage. 

For all your monstera or philodendron needs, node is the place to be. This plant shop is more than willing to work with new plant parents as it hosts occasional potting parties and plant care seminars to get beginners into the planting spirit. Keep an eye out for node’s rotating events and be sure to order a floral arrangement for any special event.

Blossoming from an overwhelming personal collection, Chica Plant Shop is fueled by the owner’s love of verdure. Home to tropicals like rubber plants and lemon-lime prayer succulents, Chica Plant Shop also shows off rare and harder-to-find plant species. With new inventory coming in every week, there’s always a new addition to admire.

If you can't easily access a plant store from your neighborhood—or just don't feel like lugging your new purchases home—Andy Robledo and his dog Gerald are here to help. Robledo founded Chicago Plant Delivery at the end of 2019 as a side gig before expanding to a full-time delivery business a few months later, bringing verdant plants to folks across the Chicago area from the back of a vintage pick-up truck. Delivery is free within Chicago, as are in-person or virtual plant consultations, if you need advice on what to order. Bonus: A portion of yearly proceeds go to local organizations like the Greater Chicago Food Depository. 

Founder and plant enthusiast Ryan Glynn—who previously worked for a healthcare start-up—opened this Wicker Park plant shop amid the pandemic in 2020, hoping to meet the growing demand for at-home greenery. Today, Chicago Plants offers everything from home and office plant consultations (meant to help people find what works for their space) and repotting services to detailed online plant care guides, not to mention a gorgeous selection of houseplants. Diehard growers should check out the shop's rare plants section, which includes treasures like the prehistoric-looking Alocasia.

Got a sad, wilted-looking houseplant at home and no clue how to nurse it back to health? If you shoot an Instagram DM to staffers at The Sill—a New York-based plant company that expanded to a Chicago storefront—along with a photo of your ailing plant, they'll offer tips on how to get it back in shape. Operating with the slogan "plants make people happy," the shop specializes in demystifying plant care and helping folks pick out plants to suit their lifestyle. Swing by the Lakeview location to browse plants arranged by their light requirements, or head to the shop's website to check out upcoming plant education workshops.

Located in the Jefferson Park neighborhood on Chicago’s Northwest Side, Sunnyside Plants is an independent houseplant and gift boutique with a curated touch. The shop features a vastselection of high-quality indoor plants, stylish planters and essential supplies. Beyond the greenery, you'll find a unique collection of gifts, including locally made greeting cards, hand-poured candles and artisan jewelry. To ensure your urban jungle continues to thrive, Sunnyside also provides expert onsite services like custom pot drilling and professional repotting.

Housed in the former Hester space, The Green Goose curates a charming “mishmash of everything,” ranging from size-inclusive clothing and jewelry to a lush variety of houseplants. True to their approachable roots, the shop specializes in “plants for dummies”—a hearty, Midwestern-minded selection of greenery that is famously difficult to kill. Alongside these sturdy staples, you’ll find a dedicated rotation of pet-friendly plants and fresh floral bouquets, all priced at $25 or less.