Ames in Story County, Iowa — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
World's Hardiest Roses
Iowa State University
Photographed by Jason Voigt, June 17, 2025
1. World's Hardiest Roses Marker
Revered by rose lovers, legendary Iowa State University horticulturist Griffith Buck developed more than 90 rose varieties from the late 1940s to his retirement in 1985. His roses are considered among the world's hardiest and most beautiful. Many of Buck's roses seem to thrive anywhere, from the chilly Midwest to the sweltering South. Past resistant and disease tolerant, Buck's plants also are lauded for their environmental friendliness. Iowa State's Reiman Gardens is home to the world's largest Buck rose collection.
Erected by Iowa State University.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Horticulture & Forestry. A significant historical year for this entry is 1985.
Location. 42° 1.657′ N, 93° 38.713′ W. Marker is in Ames, Iowa, in Story County. It can be reached from Osborn Drive. Marker is in front of Department of Horticultural building on the campus of Iowa State University. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2206 Osborn Dr, Ames IA 50011, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Des Moines. It is also
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Farm House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Finest Blue Cheese (about 500 feet away); First Veterinary Medicine College (about 500 feet away); First Land-Grant Home Economics College (about 500 feet away); Sloss House (about 700 feet away); Birthplace of the Computer (about 800 feet away); Campaniling (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Land-Grant (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ames.
Photographed by Jason Voigt, June 17, 2025
2. World's Hardiest Roses Marker
Marker is in front of Department of Horticultural building on the campus of Iowa State University.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 25, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 25, 2025, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 118 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 25, 2025, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
