Plant Sale 2026

MEMBERS receive early plant sale access, discounted program pricing and other exclusive benefits. JOIN TODAY!

The Friends of the Frelinghuysen Arboretum invite you to our Annual Plant Sale on the first weekend in May.

Go GREEN while you shop — bring your own trays, boxes, or carts.

As in past years, there will be special early shopping — plus refreshments, door prizes and a plant dividend — for Members Only on Friday evening May 1st from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Reservations are required; for more information and to reserve a spot, see our Members-only Preview Party Events page. Registration closes at noon on May 1st.

Click here for details about the 2026 Members’ Plant Dividends.

Throughout the sale you’ll be able to get advice from local plant experts and to select from a huge variety of houseplants, annuals, perennials, shrubs, and trees. Don’t miss our lecture featuring ‘Native Plants for the Home Landscape’ with David Culp. Details on our Events Page.

Volunteer Opportunities

Want to get involved and learn more about the plants at the sale? Volunteer to help us set up April 25 – May 1 and during the sale May 2-3. The 2026 Plant Sale Volunteer Opportunities and sign ups are available here.

Some Black & Blue Hued Annuals at the Friends Plant Sale

Here are some beautiful black & blue hued annuals that you will find at the Friends 2026 Plant Sale. Won’t they look great in your garden?

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2026 Plant List

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