Native Plant Sales
Many of our local Montgomery County nurseries stock native perennials, shrubs and trees. They may also be able to work with you to find native plants that they do not normally stock. However, some native plants that are not as widely grown are often only easily available seasonally through the types of sales listed below.
Spring 2025 Plant Sales
National Arboretum Native Plant Sale
March 29, 2025, 8 am - 1 pm
U.S. National Arboretum
2400 R St. NE Washington, DC 20002
Email: programs.usna@usda.gov
Website: Friends of the National Arboretum
Get a jump-start on spring by shopping at this annual sale featuring local nurseries that offer an extensive collection of high quality native plants. Growers will be on hand to provide expert gardening information. Sponsored by Friends of the National Arboretum and held in conjunction with the Lahr Native Plant Symposium. Open to Lahr participants and the public.
Baltimore Native Plant Sale
April 5, 2025, 9 am - 2 pm
Baltimore Church of the Redeemer
5603 N. Charles St. Baltimore, MD 21210
Phone: 410-838-7950
Website: Baltimore Native Plant Sale
There are multiple vendors that offer a wide variety of native plants. Boy Scout troops will be on site to assist you in getting your purchases back to your vehicles. Preorders are encouraged.
Maydale Nature Classroom Spring Plant Sale
April 7, 2025 - online sale only - pick up plants on 4/26/2025
1638 Maydale drive, Colesville, MD 20905
Phone: 301-962-1496
Website: Maydale Native Plant Sale
Growing native plants encourages beneficial insects, birds, and other wildlife in your community. Select and pay for your plants online. You will then be contacted by Maydale staff to arrange a pickup time for Saturday, April, 26 between 9:30 am and 2:30 pm.
American Horticultural Society Spring Garden Market
April 11-12, 2025, 9 am - 3 pm
American Horticultural Society
7931 East Boulevard Dr. Alexandria, VA, 22308
Phone: 703-768-5700
Website: 2025 Spring Gardent Market Ticket Sale
Shoppers have two fun-filled days to browse plants, garden-themed art, books, accessories and much more offered by over 30 garden-related retail vendors. Pre-pay your entrance fee.
Howard County GreenFest 2025
April 12, 2025, 10 am - 3 pm
Howard Community College
10901 Little Patuxent Pkwy. Columbia, MD 21044
Phone: 410-313-643
Website: Howard County GreenFest
GreenFest is Howard County's largest celebration of Earth Day. The event aims to connect residents with the resources that local businesses, non-profits and government provide to help anyone be a good steward to the environment.
Flower Mart at the National Cathedral
May 2, 2025, 10 am - 6 pm and May 3, 2025, 10 am - 5 pm
Washington National Cathedral
3101 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20016
Phone: 202-537-2937
Website: Flower Mart at the National Cathedral
Rain Or Shine – A Benefit for the Cathedral's Gardens & Grounds. No Admission Fee, Note: not just natives for sale. There is no parking on the streets of the Cathedral, however there is underground parking in the Cathedral garage.
Black Hill Nature Center Native Plant Sale
May 3-4, 2025, 9 am - 5 pm
Friends of Black Hill
20926 Lake Ridge Dr. Boyds, MD 20841
Phone: 301-528-3492
Website: Friends of Black Hill Nature Program Native Plant Sale
Many of the plants on sale have been cultivated locally and most are important food and shelter sources for Maryland butterflies, birds, and an array of other wildlife. All proceeds go to support nature programming at Black Hill Visitors Center. Must register to attend.
Delaware Nature Society Native Plant Sale
Public: May 3, 2025, 9 am - 3 pm
Members: May 3, 2025, 2-7 pm
Coverdale Farm Preserve
543 Way Rd. Greenville, DE 19807
Phone: 302-239-2334
Website: Delaware Nature Society Native Plant Sale
The Native Plant Sale features more than 300 rare, unusual and favorite varieties of native wildflowers, trees, shrubs, ferns and aquatic plants for all growing conditions, including drought-tolerant. Some are introductions from the nearby Mt. Cuba Center and many species attract wildlife such as birds and butterflies.
Robinson Nature Center's Native Plant Palooza
May 4, 2025, 12-4 pm
6692 Cedar Ln., Columbia, MD 21044
Phone: 410-313-0400
Website: Native Plant Palooza
Shop our annual, outdoor native plant sale! Select from a large variety of shrubs, wildflowers, ground covers, trees, and edible native plants. Native plants are more tolerant to local climate, pest species and soil nutrients and require less water, fertilizer and pesticides while providing food and habitat for local species of butterflies, insects and birds. Vendors support Robinson Nature Center through donations.
Mountain Maryland Native Plant Festival
May 10, 2025
New Germany State Park
349 Headquarters Ln. Grantsville, MD 21536
Phone: 301-895-5453
Website: Mountain Maryland Native Plant Festival
Discover the important connection between native plants, people, and wildlife! A large variety of plants native to the mid-Atlantic for sale all day! Scheduled programs & activities highlight native plants & biodiversity. Local experts answer questions on native plants & other conservation topics.