Thomas Jefferson Center for Historic Plants

The Thomas Jefferson Center for Historic Plants, established at Monticello in 1986, collects, preserves, and distributes historic and native plant varieties and strives to promote greater appreciation for the origins and evolution of garden plants. We are Monticello’s unique nursery located in a beautiful garden setting at Jefferson’s Tufton Farm.

Shop Our Seeds and Plants

Bring heirloom seeds and plants from the Thomas Jefferson Center for Historic Plants to your garden and landscape. We have a wide selection of unique seeds and plants that you can purchase online or on-site at Monticello.

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Plant Collections

Three notable plant collections are located within the greater display gardens of historic and native plants at the Center: the Léonie Bell Rose Garden; the Historic Rose Border; and the Historic Iris Collection.

Stay in Touch

Keep up with all things garden- and farm-related at CHP and Monticello via e-newsletters, our events pages, and Facebook, or contact us directly with any inquiries.

Garden Events

See upcoming CHP and other garden-related events at Monticello.