For nearly 30 years, our plant sales have been a beloved Umstead community tradition. What began as a small event has grown into one of the most anticipated of the year for gardeners and Park lovers. Every spring and fall, we host sales featuring locally grown perennials, shrubs, grasses, ferns, and trees. We partner with local growers, including Umstead State Park's own Ranger Nick, to offer a diverse selection of plants native to the Piedmont region that support pollinators, birds, and the health of local ecosystems.
100% proceeds support Umstead State Park
Plant List & Pricing
| 4" - $10 |
| Conoclinium coelestinum "Blue mistflower" |
| Monarda fistulosa "Wild bergamont" |
| Monad didyma "Scarlet beebalm" |
| Physostegia virginiana "Obedient plant" |
| Pycnanthemum muticum "Clustered mountain mint" |
| Solidago rugosa "Wrinkle-leaf goldenrod" |
| Symphyotrichum novae-angliae "New England aster" |
| Osmunda spectabilis "Royal fern" |
| 1 gallon - $20. Pawpaw & azalea - $25 |
| Amelanchier canadensis "Serviceberry" |
| Asimina triloba "Pawpaw" |
| Benthamidia florida "Flowering dogwood" |
| Callicarpa americana "American beautyberry" |
| Calycanthus floridus "Sweet shrub" |
| Hamamelis virginiana "Witch hazel" |
| Hydrangea quercifolia "Oakleaf hydrangea" |
| Hypericum densiflorum "Bushy St. Johnswort" |
| Ilex verticillata "Winterberry" |
| Itea virginica "Virginia sweetspire" |
| Lindera benzoin "Spice bush" |
| Lyonia lucida "Fetterbush" |
| Rhododendron periclymenoides "Pink azalea" |
| Sambucus canadensis, "Elderberry" |
| Vaccinium corymbosum "Highbush blueberry" |
| Viburnum nudum "Possum haw viburnum" |
| Seed packets |
| Pollinator Mix |
Early Entry for Members & Donors
11am–noon
Umstead Coalition members and anyone who has donated $15 or more on or after October 1, 2025 receive early entry and first pick of the plants. Not yet a member? Joining is one of the most direct ways to support the Park. Become a member or donate before the sale to ensure you get in first!
What to Expect
- We accept cash, card, Apple Pay, PayPal, and Venmo
- Bring reusable bags or boxes for transporting your plants
- A wagon or cart is helpful if you plan to buy several plants
- Parking is at the Harrison Ave. entrance — arrive early as the lot fills up quickly
- Registration is not required but helps us plan
Volunteer
Our plant sales draw hundreds of people and we need lots of help to make them a success. If you'd like to volunteer for Friday setup or Saturday's sale, we'd love to have you.
