Native Plant Sale

Published 1:30 am Thursday, August 13, 2026

The Clallam Conservation District’s annual Native Plant Sale is already looking ahead to its 2027 season, with large orders opening Sept. 15.

The sale gives area residents, landowners and conservationists an opportunity to add hardy, habitat-friendly native plants to their landscapes while helping support local ecosystems across the Olympic Peninsula.

The 2026 sale resulted in more than 28,000 native plants being purchased for planting throughout the Olympic Peninsula. The Conservation District is now preparing for another season.

Beginning Sept. 15, the district will accept large orders of 100 or more plants of the same species. Smaller orders, available in bundles of five, 10 or 25 plants of the same species, will open in November.

The annual sale features a variety of native trees, shrubs and other plants. Most are one- to two-year-old bare-root seedlings, meaning they are sold without soil around their roots. They typically range from about 8 to 24 inches in size. Some specialty species are grown as plugs in seedling trays and may be only about 3 inches tall when delivered.

Conifer trees are sold in bundles of 25. Most deciduous trees and shrubs are sold in bundles of 10, while some specialty shrubs are available in bundles of five.

Native plants offer benefits beyond simply adding greenery to a yard. Having evolved alongside native insects, fungi, pests, diseases and wildlife over thousands of years, native plants are adapted to local soils and climate. Once established, they generally require less watering, fertilizing and maintenance than plants that are not adapted to the area.

Native plants also provide food and habitat for pollinators, birds and other wildlife. Some native wildlife species rely on particular native plants for their survival. Native species can also be used for landscaping, habitat restoration and erosion control.

And for gardeners who would rather spend their weekends doing something other than constantly tending their landscaping, most native plants generally do not require soil amendments when planted.

The Conservation District cautions that “native” does not mean “deer-proof.” Native plants can still be browsed by deer, and gardeners may need to take steps to protect new plantings.

As with any new planting, however, water is especially important while plants become established. Mulching can help retain moisture and suppress competing weeds.

The Clallam Conservation District provides a variety of information to help customers select and successfully establish their plants, including plant descriptions and photographs, bare-root planting information, pollinator seed information and guides to native trees and shrubs of Clallam County.

Those interested in participating in the 2027 sale can stay informed by subscribing to the Conservation District’s newsletter.

For more information about the Native Plant Sale, available species, planting guides and other native landscaping resources, visit Clallam Conservation District.

Order online: clallamcd.org/native-plants

Order deadline: October 23, 2026

Pickup: February 25 or 26, 2027

Large-order pricing is available on limited quantities and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

Shop the Regular Sale Beginning November 2

Our regular Native Plant Sale opens November 2, 2026, with plants available in bundles of 5, 10, and 25. Orders will be accepted through mid-January 2027. Our October newsletter will contain the complete plant list and pricing.