Plants will help attract birds, bees, and butterflies
Fall is one of the best times to garden in Houston, so upgrade your garden with Texas native plants during Houston Arboretum & Nature Center’s Fall Plant Sale. The sale features perennial and annual wildflowers (including milkweed), grasses, shrubs, and trees – perfect for attracting butterflies, bees, and other pollinators to your yard or garden while helping to conserve water, reduce mowing, protect the soil, and save money on fertilizer and pesticides. Proceeds benefit the Arboretum’s conservation and education efforts.
Proceeds of the Fall Plant Sale benefit the Arboretum’s conservation and education efforts. (Photo courtesy of Houston Arboretum)
Please note that plant quantities may be limited, and the plant list is subject to change based on availability. Over 100 plant varieties, including Red Maple, Texas Bluebells, Hercules’ Club, Alamo Vine, Green Milkweed and Frostweed, will be available. Visit the Arboretum website to view the full plant list.
The Houston Arboretum holds plant sales in both fall and spring. Arboretum members receive discounts on all plant purchases.
WHEN: Friday, Oct. 3, and Saturday, Oct. 4, from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
WHERE: 120 West Loop North, Houston, 77024 (between Post Oak Boulevard and Woodway Drive)
Plant Sale Tips
- Arrive early for the best chance at getting your desired plants
- Become a Member for discounts on Plant Sale purchases
- Enter via the 610 Entrance and park in the parking loop for easy access to the Plant Sale
- Bring your own cart if you have one. Limited carts will be available to transport plants at the sale.
COST: Admission to the Spring Plant Sale is free; all are welcome. Plant prices are as follows: $4.50 – 4 inches; $14– 1 gallon; $16 – Milkweed; and $30 – 3 to 5 gallons.
Go to houstonarboretum.org/event/fall-plant-sale to learn more.