Spring Plant Sale (On-site)
Tired of winter? Ready for spring? We are, and we're kicking the season off right with a hybrid plant sale (on-site and online). This year's spring plant sale opens with an online sale and ends with our traditional on-site sale during our Raulston Blooms! Spring Festival
Our sales have a reputation for including hot new introductions, hard to find specialty plants, and our favorite reliable performers. This sale has it all. Our horticulturists have been busy creating an amazing plant list including plants from greenhouses and nurseries around the country!
JCRA members shop our sales first. It is our way of saying, "thank you for the continued support." Not a member, join today! We are passionate about connecting people with plants and love our plant-loving community.
Members-only Preview Sale – Members get early access to shop! See the event listing for dates, times and details
Public sale – See the event listing for dates, times and details
Our in-person sale has an amazing selection of plants. Raulston Blooms! is a ticketed event. Tickets are free for members. We love celebrating spring with Raulston Blooms! It's a beautiful time of year to spend the day in the garden with your family and friends.
2026 Spring Plant Sale Preview
Some plants are available in limited quantities. Arrive early for the best selection.
Note: The quantities listed below are accurate at the start of the sale.
Items 226–250 of 285
Passiflora 'Lady Margaret'
passion flower
A hybrid passion vine with red flowers and a bright white spot in the center. Evergreen in warmer climates, this is a die-back vine here in North Carolina that grows to 10' tall each season. Peak bloom is in late summer. Prefers lean soil that stays on the dry side.
- herbaceous vine to climbs 10'
- plant in sun
- root hardy to zone 8
- raspberry red flowers in all summer long
- butterfly/pollinator friendly
- supports Gulf fritillary and Julia caterpillars
Container size: 1 qt
Price: $14.00
Quantity available at the start of the sale: 10
Phedimus spurious 'What a Doozie'
stonecrop
This spreading sedum stands out for its attractive white and green variegated foliage that provides season-long interest in the garden. Plants gain attractive blush pink and creamy pink flowers in fall.
- succulent perennial to 5"
- plant in sun to part shade
- hardy to zone 5
- pink flowers in fall
Container size: 1 qt
Price: $12.00
Quantity available at the start of the sale: 6
Phlox divaricata 'May Breeze'
woodland phlox
A pale blue-flowered selection that is mildly fragrant. Grows into a creeping mat. Prefers moist soil. Butterflies and hummingbirds like them.
- herbaceous perennial to 1' in flower
- plant in shade
- hardy to zone 4
- very pale blue flowers in spring
- butterfly/pollinator friendly
- fragrant
Container size: 1 qt
Price: $16.00
Quantity available at the start of the sale: 13
Phlox paniculata
Flame Light Blue tall phlox
A compact cultivar with fragrant pale blue flowers.
- herbaceous perennial to 16"
- plant in sun
- hardy to zone 3
- pale blue flowers in summer
Container size: 1 qt
Price: $12.00
Quantity available at the start of the sale: 15
Phlox paniculata 'Jeana'
tall phlox
Mt. Cuba Center trials have shown far more pollinators per plant than any other tall phlox. Flowers are smaller than typical tall phlox, but far more numerous. Mildew-free foliage too. 2024 Perennial Plant of the Year by the Perennial Plant Association.
- herbaceous perennial to 4'
- plant in sun
- hardy to zone 5
- lavender purple flowers in summer
- butterfly/pollinator friendly
Container size: 1 qt
Price: $14.00
Quantity available at the start of the sale: 3
Phlox paniculata 'Material Girl'
tall phlox
Fuchsia purple flower. Deadheading stimulates rebloom in fall. Powdery mildew resistant.
- herbaceous perennial to 36"
- plant in sun
- hardy to zone 4
- fuchsia flowers in summer
Container size: 1 gal
Price: $20.00
Quantity available at the start of the sale: 3
Phlox
Woodlander Lilac phlox
A hybrid phlox that is part way between a creeping phlox and a tall phlox. This mounding, clumping variety has pale purple flowers in spring.
- herbaceous perennial to 6"
- plant in sun
- hardy to zone 4
- pale pink flowers in spring
- butterfly/pollinator friendly and deer resistant
Container size: 1 qt
Price: $12.00
Quantity available at the start of the sale: 12
Pieris japonica 'Katsura'
Japanese andromeda
This lovely pieris boasts showy pink flowers in spring and new growth that is vivid red. Unlike some other pieris that flush red, this one will continue to put out new growth all summer long for a continuous display.
- evergreen shrub to 4'–5'
- plant in sun to shade
- hardy to zone 5
- rose flowers in spring
Container size: 3 gal
Price: $42.00
Quantity available at the start of the sale: 6
Pieris japonica 'Temple Bells'
Japanese andromeda
'Temple Bells' is a compact 3' tall form of Japanese andromeda with hanging racemes of white bells in spring over the evergreen foliage. New growth emerges almost orange, much different than other selections.
- evergreen shrub to 3'
- plant in shade
- hardy to zone 6
- white flowers in spring
- butterfly/pollinator friendly
Container size: 1 gal
Price: $20.00
Quantity available at the start of the sale: 7
Pittosporum tobira 'Kansai Sunburst'
Japanese pittosporum
Brightly-colored cultivar from Japan. Brilliant yellow new growth softens to a creamy edge on evergreen foliage. Fragrant flowers. Reports indicate it may be somewhat tender. Great in full sun to part shade or a container.
- evergreen shrub to 5'
- plant in sun to part shade
- hardy to zone 7
- white flowers in summer
- deer resistant
Container size: 1 pt
Price: $12.00
Quantity available at the start of the sale: 10
Podophyllum peltatum
mayapple
A lovely woodland native plant that spreads by rhizomes. Large umbrella-like leaves hover over the white spring flowers. Will go dormant in summer.
- native herbaceous perennial to 18"
- plant in part sun
- hardy to zone 4
- white flowers in spring
- showy umbrella-like leaves
Container size: 1 qt
Price: $18.00
Quantity available at the start of the sale: 8
Polygonatum biflorum var. commutatum
giant Solomon's seal
A native U.S. perennial that produces long arching stems from which dangle little white flowers in spring. Spreads slowly via rhizomes into a patch.
- herbaceous perennial to 6'
- plant in part sun
- hardy to zone 3
- white flowers in spring
Container size: 1 gal
Price: $22.00
Quantity available at the start of the sale: 10
Polygonatum humile
dwarf Solomon's seal
A tiny charming Solomon's seal, only 3"–4" tall. Herbaceous perennial for shade with pendulous bell-like white flowers in spring. Slowly spreads on rhizomes to form a patch.
- Herbaceous perennial to 4"
- plant in part sun
- hardy to zone 4
- white flowers in spring
Container size: 1 qt
Price: $18.00
Quantity available at the start of the sale: 12
Polygonatum odoratum var. pluriflorum 'Variegatum'
Solomon's seal
A classic for the woodland garden, this tough spreading perennial. Pink tinted stalks erupt from the ground before unfurling their variegated foliage on arching stems. Perfect as a foil for hostas, ferns, and azaleas.
- herbaceous perennial to 18"–24"
- plant in shade
- hardy to zone 3
- white flowers in spring
- deer resistant
- classic shade garden plant
Container size: 1 gal
Price: $22.00
Quantity available at the start of the sale: 10
Polystichum
fern
A fern we grew from spore acquired from Ville de Nantes Jardin Botanique in France. It arrived mislabeled so we do not know the exact species. But there's no such thing as a bad fern.
- herbaceous perennial to 15"
- plant in shade
- hardy to zone 7
Container size: 3" pot
Price: $10.00
Quantity available at the start of the sale: 30
Polystichum acrostichoides
Christmas fern
A native evergreen fern that should be grown in any well-appointed shade garden. Deep green fronds stand upright through summer, eventually mostly lying flat in winter. Silvery, unfurling fiddle-heads are especially attractive in spring.
- evergreen fern to 24"
- plant in shade
- hardy to zone 3
- deer resistant
- native
Container size: 1 gal
Price: $18.00
Quantity available at the start of the sale: 10
Polystichum nepalense
Nepali shield fern
A rhizaomatous (spreading) fern with narrow fronds.
- evergreen fern to 16"
- plant in part sun
- hardy to zone 4
Container size: 1 qt
Price: $12.00
Quantity available at the start of the sale: 6
Polystichum tsus-simense
Korean rock fern
A great smaller scale structural fern for the shade garden. Tight clumps of semi-evergreen foliage emerge purplish darkening to lustrous green. Great garden and container plant.
- evergreen fern to 12"
- plant in light shade to full shade
- hardy to zone 7
- deer resistant
- tough fern
Container size: 1 qt
Price: $12.00
Quantity available at the start of the sale: 10
Porophyllum linifolium
poreleaf
A little purple flowered perennial from Uruguay with bluish leaves. When the flowers are spent they transform into dandelion-like puffballs. A great rock garden or trough plant. Drought tolerant.
- herbaceous perennial to 6"
- plant in sun
- hardy to zone 8
- purple flowers in summer
Container size: 3" pot
Price: $12.00
Quantity available at the start of the sale: 6
Pulmonaria 'Twinkle Toes'
lungwort
This beautiful shade perennial will delight you with its impressive spring flowers. After the flowers fade, you can enjoy its dark green leaves that are lightly sprinkled with silver. This plant will thrive in part shade to full shade as long as you provide moisture.
- herbaceous perennial to 12"
- plant in shade
- hardy to zone 3
- light blue flowers in spring
- silver speckled leaves
Container size: 1 qt
Price: $14.00
Quantity available at the start of the sale: 12
Pycnanthemum muticum
mountain mint
This native herb makes patches of 2' tall stems of glossy, rounded leaves topped with silver bracts and clusters of small pink flowers which are among the best pollinator plants around. We think this is the best species of mountain mint for the garden by leaps and bounds. It is completely deer proof and easy in any garden setting.
- herbaceous perennial to 2'–3'
- plant in sun to part shade
- hardy to zone 4
- pale pink to white flowers in summer
- butterfly/pollinator friendly and deer resistant
- aromatic foliage, among the best pollinator plants, native
Container size: 1 gal
Price: $16.00
Quantity available at the start of the sale: 5
Rhododendron 'Red Demon'
deciduous azalea
This red selection was bred to have a longer lasting flower display than other deciduous azaleas.
- deciduous shrub to 4'
- plant in sun
- hardy to zone 4
- red flowers in mid-spring
Container size: 2 qt
Price: $18.00
Quantity available at the start of the sale: 4
Rosmarinus officinalis 'Barbeque'
upright rosemary
This rosemary has strong vertical stems perfect for creating savory kabob skewers and aromatic foliage for all of your savory stews. Blue flowers add to the appeal of this evergreen shrub for sunny, well-drained spots.
- evergreen shrub to 3'
- plant in sun
- hardy to zone 8
- blue flowers in winter
- butterfly/pollinator friendly
- straight stems perfect for using as aromatic skewers
Container size: 3" pot
Price: $8.00
Quantity available at the start of the sale: 18
Rudbeckia subtomentosa 'Henry Eilers'
sweet coneflower
You've never seen a Black-Eye Susan like this one! Neither had Henry Eilers, a retired horticulturist, who found it growing by some railroad tracks. This perennial has curiously rolled petals that gives them the appearance of quills. The blooms reach 4-6 feet and smell sweetly of vanilla. Oh 'Henry!'
- herbaceous perennial to 4'–6' tall and 2'–3' wide
- plant in full sun-part sun
- hardy to zone 4
- yellow flowers in late summer
Container size: 1 gal
Price: $22.00
Quantity available at the start of the sale: 6
Ruscus aculeatus
butcher's broom
Texture for the garden! Tough green stems have rigid leaves that are actually an extension of the stem that each terminate in a spine. A real garden novelty, since flowers emerge from the middle of the leaf followed by a berry that sits in the middle of the leaf.
- semi-woody evergreen to 2' tall × 4' wide
- plant in sun to part shade
- hardy to zone 7
- greenish-white flowers in early spring
- drought tolerant/tough
Container size: 1 gal
Price: $24.00
Quantity available at the start of the sale: 7
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