Spring Plant Sale
Order Online Apr 17 - 24 | Pick up on May 1
The plants we grow today tell a story that began centuries ago.
Many of the plants in our Spring Plant Sale are native to southeastern North Carolina and were already thriving here when Brunswick County’s earliest settlers arrived. They shaped colonial gardens, kitchens, medicine chests, and daily life—and remarkably, they are still growing alongside us today. These are our favorite plants not only for their beauty and fragrance, but because they belong here. Native plants and their cultivars which continue to support pollinators but may have, for instance, a special adaptation for disease resistance, are the majority of plants we are offering to you in our Spring 2026 Sale. Curious which plants are blooming when and in what color? Check out the Bloom Chart.
Herbaceous Perennials
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By choosing plants with deep roots in our region’s history, you are doing more than planting a garden, you are restoring habitat. Many of these same plants that sustained people in the Colonial period continue to sustain pollinators and wildlife today, helping to strengthen ecosystems that have evolved alongside them for generations. Adapted to our soils, climate, and seasons, they are naturally resilient and require fewer inputs to thrive. Just as importantly, they support the web of life that depends on them—providing nectar, pollen, seeds, and shelter for native bees, butterflies, birds, and other wildlife.
To help guide your plant selections, we’ve created a series of short companion articles linked below. Native vs Non-Native - What is the Difference? explains how plant origin affects garden performance and ecological value. Hybrids, Cultivars, and Natives Explained clarifies common plant terminology to support informed choices. The The Wildlife Value of Plantsexplores the benefit of plants to pollinators, mammals, and other wildlife dependent on them for forage and homes. Wings Over the Coast details butterfly species typically found in Brunswick County and their favorite nectar and larval host plants. Finally, Plant Connections to the Gullah Geechee highlights the deep connections between plants, culture, and place.
We hope you enjoy the information we have assembled and find the site organized and easy to navigate. The plants descriptions have been expanded to cover more information on the growing needs, wildlife value, and historical value of each plant. This is a special sale for us as we celebrate our 250th year as a country and the role plants play in telling our shared story. Together, these resources connect plants, people, and history—helping you choose plants that are well-suited to our region and supportive of pollinators and wildlife.
Grow the past. Sustain the future.
Looking for Heliopsis 'Bleeding Hearts', Sea Island Red Okra, or Cypress Vine? These plants did not develop as we had anticipated, but they will be available on our discount table on pick up day.
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Instructions for Placing an Order
Find a Plant to Purchase! Plants are listed in alphabetical order. Scroll up and down to see more. Select the categories on the left menu to see only certain types of plants. You can also filter based on Native Status, Deer Resistant, Drought and Salt Tolerance by selecting from the drop down and clicking on Filter. Clicking on the image of the plant will bring you to a product page with more details and links to the NC Extension Toolbox.
Add to Cart.
click “Add to Cart” to add one plant
click on “Quick View” to change the quantity and add to cart
click on the image to see more details or select a different quantity - then click “Add to Cart”
Continue Shopping. Select the “back” arrow or “Plant Sales” on the top menu to continue shopping
Review Your Cart. On the top right corner of the page is a picture of a shopping cart. Click there to review your order and begin the checkout process.
Checkout. Click on the shopping cart in the top right of the screen to begin the checkout process.
Schedule Pickup. At the bottom of the Order Confirmation page (or in your confirmation email) click on the link to our SignUpGenius to secure your pick up time on May 1st.
Pickup Plants. We will be in the parking lot behind the Extension Office at 25 Referendum Dr NE, Building “N”, Bolivia, NC 28422. We will have additional plants for sale at pickup.
Questions? Email us at plantsales@bcmastergardenerva.org
👉 Click here for Plant Sale Terms and Conditions (no returns, refunds only on sale pickup day)