Red Butte Garden's Plant Sale Fundraiser

It's Finally Here!
Red Butte Garden's
Plant Sale Fundraiser



Saturday May 8th - 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Open to the public
The Plant Sale is located in Cottom's Grove. Click Here for a map.

A well-planned garden offers interest in all seasons and utilizes a variety of plant types and sizes. Red Butte Gardens offer all types of plants from flowering and shade trees to shrubs and roses, over 150 types of perennials and 24 varieties of ornamental grasses, as well as a great selection of flowering vines and native plants. The selection of conifers, in upright and shrub forms, is better than ever! You will also find water plants, cactus, hybrid daylilies and evergreen ferns. Plan for lots of time to browse and ask questions. The choices of size, habit/form, texture, color (flower or foliage), and bloom season are endless! A knowledgeable staff and volunteers will be there to assist you.

Representatives from several local plant societies will be present to answer plant related questions as well as share information about their societies' activities and membership. Included are the Wasatch Rock Garden Society, the Utah Rose Society, the Hemerocallis Society, the Utah Native Plant Society and the Utah Water Garden Club.

Remember, Mother's Day is May 9th. The Garden will offer an assortment of baskets and containers and you can even custom plant a container to suit your tastes. Also, bring mom to visit the Garden on Mother's Day and let her pick out her own gift.

This year Red Butte Gardens has added a wider selection of vegetables. They will have over 40 different varieties of tomatoes (including heirlooms), over 18 varieties of peppers (sweet and hot) and many other varieties of vegetables.

If you enjoy cooking with fresh herbs or savoring a fresh cup of herbal tea, be sure to stop by the herb section. Several herbs also look great in the landscape, such as Sage, Monarda, Anise Hyssop, Lemon Balm and Lavender. Pineapple Sage is a great annual herb - its flowers are edible and its leaves can be chopped and added in fruit salads. Ask for suggestions that complement your culinary favorites and try something new!

Some favorites:
Culinary - Oregano, Sage, Parsley, Thyme, Basil, Rosemary and Pineapple Sage.
Teas - Monarda, Anise Hyssop, Mint, Lemon Balm, and don't forget the Rose!
Edible flowers - Sage, Lavender, Anise Hyssop, Monarda, Mint, Violet, & Calendula.

Going Native or Waterwise? The Gardens have over 130 varieties of Native plants to consider, from trees and shrubs, to perennials and grasses, including 17 varieties of Penstemon! Remember, natives in Utah include a variety of xeric as well as moisture loving plants. Native and non-native waterwise plants can be easily found throughout the Native & Waterwise and Sun Perennial sections by looking for the yellow waterwise tag.

You will find many beautiful roses, all of which are grown on their own roots, not grafted. So even though they are smaller, you don't have to worry about unwanted suckers sprouting from the rootstock and taking over what used to be a desirable rose. We offer a variety of forms including climbing, ground cover, shrub and species roses. In addition to showy blossoms, some roses offer fragrance, fall color and showy 'hips'.

This year a few new products will be offered, including cactus, water plants and Dr. Earth's organic products. These western native cacti are winter hardy, very drought tolerant and easy to grow, even from 'pads'. Dr. Earth products are completely organic and a variety of fertilizer, compost starter and insect spray will be offered. Whether in a small pond or container, water plants are a great addition to any landscape. And, don't forget coco-fiber. This great product can be added to your soil and helps increase soil water retention so you water less! Use in both landscape beds and containers or baskets

All proceeds from the benefit Plant Sale support the Garden and its programs.


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