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Plant Sale - Spring 2026

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Historic Columbia's

Spring Plant Sale Information

Celebrate spring at our Plant Sale! Browse heirloom flowers, shrubs, vegetables, and perennials, all grown in Historic Columbia’s gardens. With many rare or hard-to-find varieties and our horticulture experts on-site to share growing tips and recommendations, this plant sale will elevate your garden to historic heights!

Plant Sale Schedule

Thursday, April 9, 2026 | 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. (HC Members-Only Early Access)
Friday, April 10, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 11, 2026 | 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. 


Become a Historic Columbia member at any level to gain admission to the exclusive members-only early access sale! 

🌱 Spring Plant Sale List 🌱

View Plant Sale List

  • Parking

    There is free street parking located around the Hampton-Preston Mansion. Please obey all posted parking signs. 

    Following your purchase, the back entrance on Laurel Street may be used to load your vehicle.

  • Weather

    In the event of rain or inclement weather, the Plant Sale will be held in the Boyd Foundation Horticultural Center, located at the rear of the Hampton-Preston Mansion Gardens.

  • Rain Barrels & Compost Bins

    City of Columbia Water and Richland County Stormwater are offering both rain barrels and compost bins at a discounted price to encourage residents to conserve precious water resources as well as to protect water quality. Both will be available for pick up at our Spring Plant Sale on Saturday, April 11, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. 

  • Gardens

    Our gardens are open for visitation all week long! Check here for more details.

  • Questions?

    Rebecca Townsend, Curator of Living Collections
    rtownsend@historiccolumbia.org
    (803) 252-7742 ext. 38

History is alive at our

Public Gardens

Our 14 acres of historically-inspired landscapes in the heart of Robert Mills Historic District feature heirloom plantings popular with gardeners over the past two centuries.

Learn More
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1601 Richland Street
Columbia, SC 29201

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All historic house and garden tours start at the Welcome Center at Robert Mills.
1616 Blanding Street
Columbia, SC 29201

Questions? Call (803) 252-7742.

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