Coastal Discovery Museum to host annual fall native plant sale

The Coastal Discovery Museum will hold its annual Fall Native Plant Sale on Oct. 4th at Honey Horn, offering a range of trees and perennials suited to the Lowcountry landscape.

The sale is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., or until sold out, at 70 Honey Horn Drive, Hilton Head Island. Admission is free.

Organizers said fall provides the best conditions for planting trees and many perennials because cooler, wetter soil allows roots to establish before summer heat. A variety of one-gallon and three-gallon plants will be available for $10 and $17, respectively. Purchases can be made by cash or check.

Local master gardeners will be on hand to advise on plant selection and care. Native plants generally require less watering and fertilizing than non-native species and play a key role in supporting local ecosystems, according to museum staff.

“If we want our local bees, butterflies, turtles, and birds to survive, planting native species helps provide the essential food and habitat they need,” said Annmarie Reiley-Kay, deputy director of the Coastal Discovery Museum.

The museum, a Smithsonian Affiliate founded in 1985, is dedicated to exploring and preserving Lowcountry history, culture, art and environment. It hosts exhibitions, programs and events throughout the year at its Honey Horn campus.

For more information, visit www.coastaldiscovery.org