2026 Native Plant Sales
Choosing native plants over cultivars maintains ecological integrity by providing the precise nutrition local wildlife requires. While cultivars are often bred for aesthetics—which can diminish nectar, pollen, and digestibility—true natives preserve the genetic diversity essential for climate resilience. By prioritizing native plants, you transform your garden into a functional sanctuary that supports specialist pollinators and ensures the survival of local biodiversity.
The following list of plants sales in our area is a great place to start if you are planning to add more native plants to your garden.
Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District’s Rain Garden Native Plant Sale
Plants must be pre-ordered by April 2 and will be available for pick-up on Saturday, June 6 at MMSD’s Headquarters, 260 W. Seeboth Street, Milwaukee.
Friends of North Prairie Native Gardens Native Plant Sale
In-person sale, May 8, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.; May 9, 8 a.m.-Noon. North Prairie Village Hall, 130 N. Harrison Street.
Friends of the Monarch Trail Milkweed Plant Sale
May 9, 11 a.m.–4 p.m.; May 10th, 11 a.m.– 2 p.m. Greenfield Park Pavilion, 2028 S. 124 St. West Allis, WI 53227
Elm Grove Beautification Committee
May 15-17, check their website for more information.
Ozaukee Master Gardeners Annual Plant Sale
May 16, 9 a.m.-Noon Ozaukee Co. Fairgrounds, Ascension Columbia St. Mary’s Expo Center, W67N890 Washington Ave, Cedarburg, WI
Wildflowers for Wildlife – Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center
Pre-order available until March 31. Pickup on May 16, 9:30 a.m.– 1:30 p.m. N7725 Highway 28, Horicon, WI.
Ozaukee Master Gardeners
May 17, 9 a.m. to noon at the Ozaukee County Fairgrounds, Ascension Columbia St. Mary’s Expo Center, W67 N890 Washington Ave., Cedarburg.
Friends of Wehr Native Plant Sale
May 30-31, 10 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Pre-order form available in early March.
Native Plant Sale – Johnson’s Nursery
June 1-30, All active Wild Ones members receive a 30% discount off of standard retail pricing on Wisconsin native, container-grown, plants any day in June. Members need only present their valid membership card to receive discount. Visit website for hours.
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center – Native Plant Sale
June 7, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. In-person shopping is free to all and registration is not required. 1111 E. Brown Deer Road
Milwaukee, WI