Native Plant Sale
September 19 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Plant Native, Buy Local.
Shop our Native Plant Sales for plants for a variety of growing conditions that help you Garden for Water and Wildlife. Shop a variety of plants that create visual interest while providing food and shelter for wildlife. We hold two Native Plant Sales yearly, in the Spring and Fall. Check back here for updates.
Delware Nature Society holds two Native Plants Sales annually in the Spring and Fall.
Looking for plants in Southern Delaware? Visit our Native Plant Sale at Abbott’s Mill Nature Center on October 3, 2026.
Your Purchase Supports Wildlife
Buying native plants at the DelNature Native Plant Sale helps wildlife by fulfilling essential needs.
All proceeds of the Native Plant Sale benefit Delaware Nature Society and our mission [link to Who We Are page] to improve the environment through education, conservation, and advocacy. Your support of the sale helps us to advance this important work.
Frequently Asked Questions
Actual pricing depends on many variables and can often change up until the last minute, so pricing is not included in this catalogue. However, most herbaceous plants (flowers, grasses, ferns) range from $10 to $15, and most shrubs and trees range from $25 to $50.
All sales are final. Your patience and understanding are appreciated.
Questions?
Email us or call 302-239-2334.
Join Us as a Volunteer
Volunteers are needed for the annual Native Plant Sale at Coverdale Farm Preserve.
In 2026, DelNature marks the 50th anniversary of the Harvest Moon Festival with a series of four distinct festivities: the Fall Native Plant Sale, A Taste of Coverdale, Autumn at Abbott’s, and Halloween at the Farm. Through these events, the festival’s past and present converge, sustaining its role as a cherished autumn tradition. A Taste of Coverdale is our premier annual fundraising event that serves as a community celebration of the unique places and food of Coverdale Farm Preserve. Funds raised directly support the ongoing stewardship and preservation of Delaware Nature Society’s sites and programs.
Gardening Resources
- Fill out the Plant Finder Worksheet and bring it to the Native Plant Sale – we’ll help you choose the best plants for your situation.
- Native Plants for Difficult Situations
- Learn How to Garden for Wildlife
Native Plant Sale Catalog Archive
Get help for designing your yard or land as you Garden for Water and Wildlife. Enjoy these past resources and stories.
Sedges, a Garden Workhorse
By George Coombs, Horticultural Research Manager, Mt. Cuba Center
Gardening with Grasses
By Lori Athey, Habitat Outreach Coordinator, Delaware Nature Society
Gardening for Birds
By Barbara Aldinger, Native Plant Sale Committee Member
Native Viburnums for the Garden
By Susan C. Boss, Horticulturist, Mt. Cuba Center
Plants with Something Extra
By Barbara Aldinger, Native Plant Sale Committee Member
Forgotten Asters of Fall
By Marcie Weigelt
Thank You to Our Native Plant Sale Photographers
Delaware Nature Society staff:
Joe Sebastiani, Ian Stewart, Kristen Travers
DelNature Members, friends, and volunteers:
Lori Athey, Hank Davis, Karen Dever, Pat Field, Bill Hicks, Rick J. Lewandowski, Donna Shand, John Harrod, Christi Leeson, David Smith