Clear Lake Chapter

Fall Native Plant Sales in the Houston-Galveston Area

As the days grow shorter and begin to cool down, we welcome the fall season with open arms. It’s a time of vibrant colors, pumpkin spice goodies, and, perhaps most importantly for plant enthusiasts, a season for native plant sales. Fall is the perfect time to add a touch of natural beauty to your landscape while supporting the environment.

Why Native Plants?

Let’s quickly remind ourselves why native plants are such a valuable addition to any garden or green space. Native plants are those that naturally occur in a specific region or ecosystem. They have adapted over time to the local climate, soil, and wildlife, making them hardy, low-maintenance, and ecologically beneficial. Here’s why they should be on your gardening radar:

  1. Support Local Wildlife: Native plants provide essential food and habitat for local birds, insects, and pollinators. By planting them, you’re helping to preserve and bolster your local ecosystem.
  2. Low Maintenance: Native plants are well-suited to your region’s climate and soil conditions, meaning they generally require less water and care compared to non-native species.
  3. Resilience: Native plants have evolved to thrive in local conditions, making them more resistant to pests and diseases.
  4. Beautiful Landscapes: With their diversity of colors, shapes, and sizes, native plants can create stunning, natural-looking landscapes that change with the seasons.


Now that we’re all on the same page about the benefits of native plants, you can explore the exciting native plant sales happening this fall in our area.

September 16
9am–1pm
Galveston Bay Foundation Native Plant Sale at Eco Fest
Hometown Heroes Park, 1001 E. League City Parkway, League City, TX 77573
September 23
9am–4pm
Houston Chapter Fall Wildscapes Workshop and Plant Sale
Houston Community College – West Loop Campus, 5601 W Loop S, Houston, TX 77081
September 30
9am–12pm
Pines and Prairies Chapter Fall Plant Sale
Rob Fleming Park, 6464 Creekside Forest Dr, The Woodlands
September 30
8–11am
Houston Audubon Natives Nursery Plant Sale & Open House
Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary, 440 Wilchester Blvd., Houston, TX 77571
October 8
12–5pm
Galveston Bay Foundation’s Native Plant Sale
Walter Hall Park, 807 SH 3 N, League City, TX 77573
October 20
4–6pm
October 21
8–10am
Clear Lake Chapter Fall Plant Sale
Environmental Institute of Houston, University of Houston-Clear Lake
2700 Bay Area Blvd., Houston, TX 77058
October 2728
9am2pm
Houston Arboretum and Nature Center Fall Plant Sale
4501 Woodway Drive, Houston, TX 77024

About the Region

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This low-elevations region of Texas extends inland from the barrier islands, about 60 or so miles, and stretches from Brownsville to Louisiana. In total, it covers about 9.5 million acres, with a high point of 150 feet in elevation. More than 1000 species of plants can be found in this region. On the southern end, species more common in Mexico (such as Sabal mexicana) and Central America occur.

The barrier islands provide us with dune systems, and clay flats to the inland side, which have species found in these areas alone. Many plants here, such as Ipomoea pes-caprae (beach morning glory), can be found throughout tropical regions of the globe. I’ve encountered the same species on the beaches of Guam.

Once inland, vast marshes and wet prairies occur. Occasionally, oak (Quercus fusiformis) groves can be found. Common grasses include species of Bothriochloa, Paspalum, and Sporobolus; eastern gamagrass (Tripsacum dactyloides); and switchgrass (Panicum species). Many rivers and creeks cut through the Gulf Prairies, and along these riparian areas various species of trees, Sabal minor, and other plants adapted to clay soils can be found. Due to overgrazing, farming, and fire suppression, woody species such as mesquite (Prosopis glandulosa) and huisache (Acacia farnesiana), and invasive species such as chinaberry (Melia azedarach), Brazilian pepper (Schinus terebinthifolius), and Chinese tallow (Sapium sebiferum) have increased and displaced our native flora.

Source: Wildflowers of Texas by Michael Eason