The Coastal Discovery Museum, a Smithsonian Affiliate, will host its annual Spring Native Plant Sale on Saturday, March 28, from 10 am to 1 pm. The sale will offer more than 115 native plant varieties suited to Lowcountry conditions, including azaleas, salvias, echinacea (coneflowers), and rudbeckia (black-eyed Susans).
“Whether you’re a longtime gardener or new to the area, you’ll find native plants to beautify the landscape of your home and bolster the health of our Lowcountry ecosystem,” said Annmarie Reiley-Kay, Deputy Director at the Coastal Discovery Museum.
Native gardens provide vital food and habitats for birds, bees, butterflies, and other pollinators that are essential to our food supply. According to Clemson Cooperative Extension, approximately one-third of the food on our plates depends on pollinators.
In addition to supporting food production, native plants typically require less water, and little or no fertilizer or pesticides, helping protect our marshes and waterways by filtering polluted stormwater runoff.
Plants will be available at affordable prices: one-gallon potted plants are $10 each, and three-gallon potted plants are $20 each. Cash or check only, please. Master gardeners and staff will be onsite to answer questions and offer planting tips.
The Coastal Discovery Museum is located at 70 Honey Horn Drive, Hilton Head Island. For more information, visit coastaldiscovery.org or call 843-689-6767.
About the Coastal Discovery Museum
The Coastal Discovery Museum, a Smithsonian Affiliate, is an educational and cultural organization whose mission is to provide experiences that inspire people to care for the Lowcountry. Founded in 1985 and located on Hilton Head’s historic Honey Horn grounds, the Museum offers exhibitions, programs, lectures, hands-on workshops, and events that explore Lowcountry history, culture, art, and the environment.
