Chicago, despite being one of the most urbanized and advanced cities in the US, has an impressive array of parks and green spaces. It also houses some top plant nurseries.
In this article, we listed our favorite nurseries in Chicago to get plant delivery. Check them out and give your friends the best plant gifts you can find!
1) Sprout Home
| Criteria | Score |
| Plant variety | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Plant health | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Availability | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Delivery service | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Value for money | ★★★☆☆ (3/5) |
Established in 2003, Sprout Home is one of Chicago’s most well-loved plant shops. It’s one of our go-to stores when we need plants that thrive in low-light conditions.
It has an extensive plant inventory, including low-light plants like Dieffenbachia and Aglaonema. These are the perfect plants for those living in homes where the light source is obstructed by tall buildings around them.
They also have terrariums, which are great gifts for younger people who want a unique addition to their home.
You can have the plant delivered on the same day if you place your order before 6:00 PM. This is a great option for those looking for a last-minute gift to their friends.
It’s worth noting, though, that they only do live plant delivery within Chicago. Other products, like planters and garden accessories, can be delivered in the Continental US but not in other countries.
Their plants are also non-returnable, which is quite disappointing. Some plants can come with problems, like pest infestation or root rot, so being unable to return them can be a deal breaker for some.
Customer Reviews
Healthy, quality plants; good customer service
“I love this place. Excellent variety of healthy, quality plants. The people are also awesome as well – I email with care questions sometimes and they’re so quick to respond & incredibly helpful.” – Sidney Joseph, Google Reviews
High quality products; higher price point
“Very good service and quality products for a neighborhood nursery. A little pricey but reasonable for the location. Design/installation service is also good but pricey (fair for the neighborhood).” – George Chen, Google Reviews
2) Gethsemane Garden
| Criteria | Score |
| Plant variety | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Plant health | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Availability | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Delivery service | ★★★☆☆ (3/5) |
| Value for money | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
One of the oldest garden centers in Chicago, Gethsemane Garden has been one of the city’s most trusted shops for plant delivery for almost 40 years.
It’s a one-stop shop with a wide variety of plants and garden supplies. It offers various house plants like bonsais, succulents, orchids, and air plants.
One reason we really love coming back to this shop is their 30-day guarantee on insect problems. Although we’ve never experienced having an infested plant delivered, it gives us peace of mind that we can refund or replace a plant if it has insects.
They also offer a one-year warranty for their trees and shrubs, meaning they’ll replace your tree with another plant or give you store credit if it dies within one year. Just make sure you still have your original cash register receipt.
We just find it quite inconvenient that we can’t order plants online. Their plant inventory isn’t online, and we have to personally go to the store to order even if we’ll have the plant delivered to a different address.
They also don’t do same-day delivery, so try checking out another shop if you’re in a rush.
Customer Reviews
Attentive staff; healthy plants
“Best store ever! I bought a large bonsai and the staff was super-attentive. My tree is thriving! Also, I just completed the kokedama class and it was amazing!” – Candace Polster, Google Reviews
“Beautiful garden center in Andersonville ! Great selection, healthy plants, helpful staff and reasonable prices.” – Ruben Guardiola, Google Reviews
3) Chicago Plants
| Criteria | Score |
| Plant variety | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Plant health | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Availability | ★★★☆☆ (3/5) |
| Delivery service | ★★★☆☆ (3/5) |
| Value for money | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
Continuing the list of our favorite shops for plant delivery is Chicago Plants in Wicker North Avenue.
The shop has an extensive catalog of houseplants, from low-light and pet-friendly plants to tall and trailing plants. Most of their plants also come in various sizes, so you can choose one that can fit your space.
We’re also big fans of the rare plants that they have, like the Philodendron squamiferum and Monstera Thai constellation. We’ve gifted one to a friend who’s a huge plant enthusiast, and the staff were very helpful in explaining the plant to us.
Additionally, we find their repotting and maintenance services helpful, especially for novice plant owners. You can book them for a maintenance visit or drop your plant for repotting whenever you’re free, and they’ll gladly help you.
However, it’s a bummer that they deliver in a limited area. They can only do plant delivery within a 10-mile radius of the store, so they’re not the best choice if you’re looking to gift plants to friends far from the shop.
Some plants, like their rare plants, are also non-returnable. It’s best to purchase in-store to check the plant’s condition if you plan on buying a non-returnable one.
Customer Reviews
Amazing selection; high quality plants
“Wonderful store with an amazing selection of house plants! You will walk out with twice as much as planned because the quality is so high!” – Simon Clements, Google Reviews
Great selection; reasonable prices
“I love this place!! Their selection is great and reasonably priced. The staff are all very friendly and have always been happy to answer all my beginner questions without being condescending.” – Ali Pope, Google Reviews
4) Plants Delivered Chicago
| Criteria | Score |
| Plant variety | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Plant health | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Availability | ★★★☆☆ (3/5) |
| Delivery service | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Value for money | ★★★☆☆ (3/5) |
Plant Delivered Chicago is an online shop you can check out when looking for the perfect plant for your home or your loved one.
Their plant inventory includes low-light, easy-to-care, pet-friendly, and tall plants. Some plants you can get include Monstera deliciosa, white bird of paradise, fiddle leaf fig, Dracaena steudneri, and snake plant.
Our favorite thing about this plant shop is plant delivery within Chicago is free. This is especially helpful since their plants are pricier than other shops in the city.
We also love that they also do plant delivery to Chicago’s suburbs for a flat fee of $25. This made it easier for us to give a ZZ plant to a relative in Bridgeview.
Unfortunately, they don’t offer a same-day plant delivery option.
They also don’t do plant deliveries on Sunday. Hence, if you ordered a plant on a Sunday, expect it to be out for shipping on Monday or Tuesday, depending on when the plant arrives from Florida.
Customer Reviews
Healthy plants; great customer service
“Clear frequently asked questions, smooth process BEAUTIFUL HEALTHY PLANTS, GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE. I recommend everyone to get your next plant baby here I’m so happy today, my delivery has arrived.” – Yetta Monique, FB Reviews
Excellent service; healthy plants
“I got a little ZZ Plant from Andy and was really happy with my plant. Excellent service, the plant is healthy and thriving at her new home!” – Veronica Gomez
5) City Scents Floral & Home
| Criteria | Score |
| Plant variety | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Plant health | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Availability | ★★★☆☆ (3/5) |
| Delivery service | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Value for money | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
City Scents Floral & Home is a well-known floral and plant shop in Chicago that we often go to when we want to send more than just plants to our friends and relatives.
They have a lot of arrangements, from classic bouquets to colorful centerpieces. They also offer some gift products, like sweets, plushies, candles, and books.
They have a limited selection of plants online, though, so you may have difficulty looking for plants that will work for you. Some of the plants that they have online are snake plants, peace lilies, orchids, and succulents.
We prefer to visit the physical store since we have better choices there than online. There are also several garden accessories in the store that we can look into, making the visit more productive.
They offer a same-day plant delivery option, so you can have the plant delivered the same day you visit the shop.
Do note, though, that they’re closed on Sundays. If the only available day for you to visit the shop is Sunday, you might want to consider purchasing a plant from their online shop or look for a different shop with a wider range of plants.
Customer Reviews
Knowledgeable staff; great repotting service
“City scents repotted three of my plants that were overdue for repotting and cleaned and shined the leaves as well! Jesus even provided some plant education and advice on taking care of them. I highly recommend City scents, they were lovely to work with.” – Krupa D. Patel
Great plant selection; excellent customer service
“Great plant selection, but even better customer service! One of my plants was dying and they helped me via email, giving me detailed tips. Very very recommended!! Especially Jes was very helpful.” – Dieter Erben, Google Reviews
How much does plant delivery cost in Chicago?
In Chicago, a plant can cost anywhere between $4 and over $750, depending on the variety, species, and size of the plant. Some rare plants, like variegated varieties, can even cost a thousand dollars.
As for the delivery fee, it depends on where the plants will be delivered. Some shops may offer free delivery, while some may charge a flat fee of $25.
To get a better estimate, it’s best to call the shops. They may also not deliver in your areas since plant delivery can be tricky, so better call first.
Here is a tabular summary of the prices of the plants of our chosen plant shops in Chicgo:
