This post is from eyeonannapolis.com <h2 class=”wp-block-heading”><strong>Native Plants, Historic Varieties, and Family Activities Featured During Mother’s Day Weekend Event</strong></h2>

<p>Historic Annapolis will host its 51st Annual Plant Sale at the William Paca Garden on Saturday, May 10, and Sunday, May 11. The two-day event coincides with Mother’s Day weekend and will be held rain or shine. Early admission will be available exclusively to Historic Annapolis members starting at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday.</p>

<p>The sale will be open to the public from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and from noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Entry is located at 1 Martin Street in downtown Annapolis.</p>

<h2 class=”wp-block-heading”><strong>Certified Native Plant Retailer</strong></h2>

<p>Historic Annapolis is now officially recognized as a “Maryland’s Best Native Plants” retailer by the Maryland Department of Agriculture. To meet this certification, at least 20 percent of the plants offered at the sale are native to Maryland. These selections are ideal for gardeners looking to attract pollinators such as bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds while supporting local ecosystems.</p>

<p>Available native plants include Bee Balm, Wild Bergamot, Hoary Mountain Mint, Golden Alexander, Golden Ragwort, Sundrops, Virginia Sweetspire, and Eastern Redbud. Many of these varieties are also deer-resistant.</p>

<h2 class=”wp-block-heading”><strong>Historic Garden Favorites and Edible Plants</strong></h2>

<p>The sale also features plants harvested from the historic William Paca Garden. Shoppers can take home heritage varieties like Orris Root, Columbine, Balloon Flower, Naked Lady, and Hellebore. This year marks the first time the Byzantine Gladiolus, a standout from the Garden Flower Parterre, will be available for purchase.</p>

<p>In addition, a wide selection of vegetable and herb plants will be available to inspire culinary gardening.</p>

<h2 class=”wp-block-heading”><strong>Family-Friendly Offerings</strong></h2>

<p>The event includes plants likely to spark interest among younger visitors. Examples include the Silver Money Plant, with spring purple blooms and coin-like seed pods once believed to ward off monsters. Interactive plants like the Sensitive Plant, which folds its leaves when touched, and the Snapdragon, whose blooms resemble a dragon’s mouth, offer fun educational moments for children.</p>

<p>Garden volunteers will be on-site throughout the weekend to provide plant care advice and answer questions.</p>

<h2 class=”wp-block-heading”><strong>Plant Catalog and More Information</strong></h2>

<p>A free digital catalog will be available for download beginning May 1 at <a href=”http://www.annapolis.org/”>www.annapolis.org</a>. Printed copies can be purchased for $5.00 at the Museum of Historic Annapolis (99 Main Street), at the William Paca House starting May 1, and at the plant sale itself.</p>