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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! A list of available plants will be posted below prior to the event.

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!

🌱 Ready, Set, Grow: Member Pre-Order!

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From March 24 – April 4, enjoy exclusive early access to a curated selection of historic and native plants—handpicked from our gardens to thrive in yours! Check your March member email or April newsletter for more details.

New this year! Members can choose from three unique heirloom bundles. Each bundle includes five carefully selected plants to suit your summer garden goals. Bundles are available exclusively through member pre-sale and are $20 per bundle. Make sure to check out page 29 of the Plant Sale List for more details!

Not yet a member? Join for as little as $50 and take advantage of this great perk!

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🌱 Spring Plant Sale List 🌱

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  • 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.

  • 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.

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Historic Columbia

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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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