It's time for the Sunday discount sale!
All remaining plants are 1/3 OFF tomorrow, Sunday, May 11. The sale is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand. Wristbands will be distributed starting at 9 a.m.
We have had a very busy first two days of the sale (thank you!), but there is good news. You can still find a wide selection of plants and many fantastic finds.
You can tell if a plant is sold out already in the Find Plants section of our website. (Don't miss the new feature, just below the list of Plant Traits, which lets you hide the sold out plants and only see the ones that were still available as of inventory time when a few people were still shopping.)
Here's what you might find on Sunday:
Perennials
Selection varies in the perennials area. While there are a small number of many varieties, you find more of the wild indigo, bleeding heart, coreopsis, cranesbill, stonecrop, hen and chicks, mother of thyme, hardy mums, and solomon's seal. There are plants that will combine nicely to create a shade garden or work as a ground cover.
Hosta lovers: we have cutting edge and new varieties waiting for you.
It seems the toad lilies were overlooked this year. Yes, the plants are small. We recommend giving them a chance because you will soon be rewarded with a great fall-blooming plant for a shady spot.
Bulbs & Bareroots (within Perennials)
There are lots of varieties of daylilies and asiatic lilies, many with a good number remaining.
Climbers
The headline here is the amazing selection of clematis. Lots of varieties and good numbers of each are available.
Miniatures & Succulents
Good selection here! Come check out these colorful cuties! Candy tuft, Irish moss, and silverleaf geraniums are all on the shelves in good quantities.
Native Perennials & Grasses
There is a surprising array of plants still in stock compared to recent years. The remaining plants are the foundation of a great native plant garden: asters, Joe Pye weed, blazing star, milkweed, and goldenrod. As for Grasses, you’ll also find a range of sedges and native grasses. Both of these sections have been almost completely sold out by Saturday in recent years.
If you are in a hurry, consider the native garden mixes. These pre-designed assortments of 36 plants are perfect for shady spaces or for providing habitat for the rusty patched bumble bee or butterflies.
As for Grasses, you’ll also find a range of sedges, dropseed, and other native grasses
Shrubs, Trees & Roses
This section has some great finds left. Lilacs, rhododendron, dogwoods, shrub roses, and snowberries are the most abundant.
Fruit
This is your opportunity to pick up a beautiful apple tree or two, including the Espalier Combo. There are a few plums and pears, as well as an assortment of other fruiting shrubs and trees. There’s also plenty of rhubarb, serviceberries, cherries, raspberries, and honeyberries.
Vegetables
Ready to grow greens and peppers? We have them! Lots of them! You will also find asparagus, beans (seed packets), beets, chard, lettuces, kale and other brassicas, and okra. There are a decent amount of tomatoes still available, as well, mostly near the end of the tomato list.
Herbs
You’ll find thyme, sage, rosemary, thyme, and fennel. There is also some basil, plus bay leaf and lavender plants.
Annuals
There is more available in the Annuals section than most years, though less than other sections. Look for begonias, coleus, alyssum, moss roses, petunias, snapdragons, wishbone flower, and impatiens. And polka dot plants. And even lisianthus and zinnias remain, which is unusual.
Unusual & Rare Plants
There are a number of good plants left, including hellebores, martagon lilies, and small citrus trees.
See you tomorrow!
Is it worth coming to the plant sale on Sunday? Yes! Compared to last year, we have a wide variety of plants still available. Come find the plants that might just be perfect for your garden.
We hope to see you on Sunday. It's going to be a beautiful day for plants!