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PERENNIALS Boasting nearly 1,000 species of perennials, our inventory is among the largest in North Carolina. Whether your space is sunny, shady, wet, or dry, you’ll find ideal options for every garden condition—along with a constantly growing selection of native species. Because over 95% of our perennials are grown right here and tended by hand, you can count on unmatched quality. Stop by to see the homegrown difference for yourself! SEE AVAILABILITY LISTS A Few Favorite Sun Lovers Agastache Asters NATIVE Balloon Flower Baptisia NATIVE Bearded Iris Bee Balm NATIVE Blanket Flower Catmint Coneflower NATIVE Daylily Delphinium Foxglove Geum Goldenrod NATIVE Hardy Mums Helenium NATIVE Heliopsis (Smooth Oxeye) NATIVE Joe Pye Weed NATIVE Lanceleaf Coreopsis NATIVE Milkweed NATIVE Rattlesnake Master NATIVE Rudbeckia NATIVE Russian Sage Salvia (assorted) Sea Holly A Few Favorite Shade Lovers Anemone Astilbe Black Cohosh NATIVE Bleeding Heart Brunnera Columbine NATIVE Dwarf Crested Iris NATIVE Ferns (assorted) Foamflower NATIVE Hellebores Heuchera Hostas Indian Pink NATIVE Lungwort Toad Lily Trillium NATIVE Turtlehead NATIVE White Snakeroot NATIVE A Few Favorite Blooms for Pollinators Agastache Asters NATIVE Bee Balm NATIVE Boneset NATIVE Coneflower NATIVE Coral Honeysuckle NATIVE Garden Phlox NATIVE Goldenrod NATIVE Joe Pye Weed NATIVE Lanceleaf Coreopsis NATIVE Milkweed NATIVE Mountain Mint NATIVE New York Iron Weed NATIVE Penstemon NATIVE Rudbeckia NATIVE Salvia (assorted) Skullcap NATIVE Stonecrop (assorted) Sunflower (Helianthus) NATIVE White Snakeroot NATIVE Favorite Pollinator Plants A Few Favorite Groundcovers Ajuga Allegheny Spurge NATIVE Barrenwort Creeping Phlox (Thrift) NATIVE Creeping Thyme Dianthus Dwarf-Eared Coreopsis NATIVE Foamflower NATIVE Green and Gold NATIVE Hardy Geranium Hardy Succulents (Stonecrop) Ice Plant Ostrich Fern NATIVE Pennsylvania Sedge NATIVE Sensitive Fern NATIVE Woodland Phlox NATIVE Woodland Stonecrop NATIVE A Few Favorite Grasses Appalachian Sedge Big Bluestem NATIVE Blue Grama Grass NATIVE Feather Reed Grass Fountain Grass Japanese Forest Grass Little Bluestem NATIVE Northern Sea Oats NATIVE Pennsylvania Sedge NATIVE Pink Muhly Grass NATIVE Prairie Dropseed NATIVE Splitbeard Bluestem NATIVE Switchgrass NATIVE A Few Favorite Perennial Vines American Wisteria NATIVE Carolina Jessamine NATIVE Clematis Coral Honeysuckle NATIVE Crossvine NATIVE Passion Flower Vine NATIVE Trumpet Vine NATIVE A Few Favorite Moisture Lovers Blazing Star (Liatris) NATIVE Blue Star (Amsonia) NATIVE Boneset NATIVE Cardinal Flower NATIVE Corkscrew Rush NATIVE Flag Iris NATIVE Foamflower NATIVE Great Blue Lobelia NATIVE Hardy Hibiscus NATIVE Helenium NATIVE Joe Pye Weed NATIVE Northern Sea Oats NATIVE Obedient Plant NATIVE Soft Rush NATIVE Swamp Milkweed NATIVE Turtlehead NATIVE White-Topped Sedge NATIVE Related Blog Posts Will the Real New England Aster Please Stand Up? Sep 1 6 min read Stay in Your Lane! Compact Plants for Small Spaces: Tree & Shrub Edition Mar 31 6 min read Joe Pye Weed: Pollinator Superhero! Jan 7 3 min read 1 2 3 4 5

HOUSEPLANTS & SUCCULENTS Bring nature indoors with our ever-changing collection of houseplants and succulents! Whether you need low-light varieties, pet-safe options, or high-end collector plants, we offer healthy, unique picks at accessible prices. Follow us on social media and join our newsletter to catch our newest arrivals! SEE AVAILABILITY LISTS Houseplants & Succulents: Services A Few Favorite Easy Care Houseplants Blue Star Fern Pothos "Pearls & Jade Pothos 'Marble Queen' String of Turtles Sweetheart Philodendron Cast Iron Plant Monstera Philodendron 'Micans' Neanthe Bella Palm Dragon Tail Plant Schefflera Snake Plant Spider Plants Airplants A Few Favorite Low Light Houseplants ZZ Plant String of Turtles Cast Iron Plant Philodendron 'Micans' Dragon Tail Plant Snake Plant Spider Plants A Few Favorite Houseplants for Bright Light String of Hearts Mini Monstera Sun-Changing Begonia Pothos "Pearls & Jade Dischidia Hoya 'Krimson Queen' Pothos 'Marble Queen' Philodendron 'Brasil' Alocasia Begonias Bromeliad Calathea Fiddle Leaf Fig Hoya macrophylia Watermelon Peperomia Scindapsus A Few Favorite Pet Safe Houseplants Cupid Peperomia String of Hearts Button Fern Blue Star Fern Staghorn Fern Lipstick Plant Hoya 'Krimson Queen' String of Turtles Calathea Cast Iron Plant Bird's Nest Ferns Hoya macrophylia Spider Plants Airplants Succulents A Few Favorite Succulents African Milk Plant Aloe Assorted Crassula Assorted Echeveria Donkey's Tail Jade Mangave Night Blooming Cereus Orchid Cactus Rattail Cactus Rhipsalis Ruby Necklace String of Hearts String of Pearls Related Blog Posts The North-Facing Survival Guide: Our Favorite Houseplants for Low-Light Spaces Feb 25 10 min read HOUSEPLANT SPOTLIGHT: Philodendron Cordatum Nov 21, 2023 2 min read Leave Me Alone! The Easiest Houseplants for Passive Plant Parents Oct 3, 2023 3 min read 1 2 3 4

Painters Greenhouse has been a staple in the community for over 50 years. Painters takes pride in helping to beautify area schools, non-profits, and Old Fort businesses and public areas by offering discounted plants and/or donating plants! Painters holds benefit nights to help community members and local organizations raise funds. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Community is at the Heart of Everything We Do Painters Greenhouse has been a staple in the community for over 50 years. Supporting Local Non-Profits We offer a 10% discount to all nonprofits. Non-profit Donation Day One of our favorite days of the year is our non-profit plant donation day. Each spring, after we close our doors for the season, we invite local nonprofits and other community service organizations to choose from a wide selection of our remaining annuals, perennials and select houseplants. Last year's Nonprofit Plant Donation Day was a booming success! We welcomed over 30 organizations - a new record - and donated over $35,000 worth of plants to community gardens, schools, environmental organizations, animal sanctuaries, and more! We always strive to find good homes for all of our plants and are thrilled they can be used to beautify schools, teach kids about gardening, support pollinators in Western North Carolina, and brighten peoples days. We are incredibly inspired by these organizations and the work they do! Supporting Local Schools -Throughout the year Painters Greenhouse donates to over 15 area schools. Enriching Our Community Painters takes pride in helping to beautify Old Fort Businesses and public gathering areas by offering discounted plants, donating plants, and the labor to plant them! Painters holds benefit nights to help community members and local organizations raise funds

Fall Season 2023 at Painters and what you will find. VISIT US Home Visit Us Hours & Directions Events FAQs Contact Us New this Week Gift Certificates Our Plants Growing & Availability Lists Natives at Painters Annuals Perennials Edibles Trees and Shrubs Houseplants Our Resources Our Blog Our Values Our Story Search 🔎 Home Visit Us Hours & Directions Events FAQs Contact Us New this Week Gift Certificates Our Plants Growing & Availability Lists Natives at Painters Annuals Perennials Edibles Trees and Shrubs Houseplants Our Resources Our Blog Our Values Our Story Search 🔎 Home Visit Us Hours & Directions Events FAQs Contact Us New this Week Gift Certificates Our Plants Growing & Availability Lists Natives at Painters Annuals Perennials Edibles Trees and Shrubs Houseplants Our Resources Our Blog Our Values Our Story Search 🔎 Home Visit Us Hours & Directions Events FAQs Contact Us New this Week Gift Certificates Our Plants Growing & Availability Lists Natives at Painters Annuals Perennials Edibles Trees and Shrubs Houseplants Our Resources Our Blog Our Values Our Story Search 🔎 Home Visit Us Hours & Directions Events FAQs Contact Us New this Week Gift Certificates Our Plants Growing & Availability Lists Natives at Painters Annuals Perennials Edibles Trees and Shrubs Houseplants Our Resources Our Blog Our Values Our Story Search 🔎 Home Visit Us Hours & Directions Events FAQs Contact Us New this Week Gift Certificates Our Plants Growing & Availability Lists Natives at Painters Annuals Perennials Edibles Trees and Shrubs Houseplants Our Resources Our Blog Our Values Our Story Search 🔎 Hours & Directions BRANDING Events STORYTELLING FAQs DESIGN Contact Us CONSULTING WHAT YOU'LL FIND Trees & Shrubs Fall is the best time to plant trees and shrubs, and we will have a wider selection than ever before this season. We are especially excited about our extensive native shrub and tree options. The majority of our shrubs and trees are grown by our terrific local partners, with some natives coming to us from American Native Plants, a Maryland grower dedicated to sustainability and environmental restoration. Click here for our Tree & Shrub Planting Guide & Guarantee. AVAILABILITY

Painters Greenhouse gift certificates can be purchased online and make a great present for all the plant lovers in your life! Available in increments ranging from $10-$500 and delivered immediately to your inbox, our gift certificates are a great way to give a gift that keeps growing. They also make a convenient last minute gift! GIVE THE GIFT OF PLANTS PURCHASE A PAINTERS GREENHOUSE GIFT CERTIFICATE Painters Greenhouse Gift Certificate Enter amount $ Quantity Buy Now Digital gift certificates can be purchased online here. Simply fill in the form with your desired gift amount and email address for delivery. Your certificate will be sent via email to your chosen recipient or you can email it to yourself to print at home. Payment are processed on the web platform, but you do not need an account to pay with a credit card. Physical gift certificates can be purchased at Painters Greenhouse during open hours!

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Meet the Owen family and read about their journey to Painters Greenhouse. Plus our staff page! WELCOME TO PAINTERS GREENHOUSE For over 50 years our family business has supplied our loyal customers with high quality plants. Painters has been described as a hidden gem, located just off the beaten path in Old Fort, NC. We have one of the largest inventories in WNC with a focus on native and pollinator plants, an extensive selection of perennials, and mature and unique houseplants! MEET THE OWEN FAMILY For 37 years the Owen family owned and farmed a 320-acre property in Pennsylvania. The farm produced numerous organic crops, raised animals (including llamas and horses), and fed the Owen family well! Brad started many seeds in their small greenhouse, and he and Deenie maintained extensive flower and vegetable gardens each year. Aiming for a quiet retirement in the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina, they left the farm to settle in Old Fort in 2009. As avid gardeners, they soon discovered Painters Greenhouse and, while shopping, heard that original owners Susie and Stephen Painter were looking to retire. Deenie and Brad couldn't imagine such a community icon being lost--there was talk of it being bulldozed or turned into monoculture--and they'd always dreamed of owning a greenhouse. Brad and Deenie's daughter Dana was studying ornithology out West and, while loving birds, missed the lush green plants of the East Coast. When visiting over Christmas, she also fell in love with Painters. Following a season of Deenie volunteering and getting a feel feel for the business, she and Brad made the decision to purchase Painters in 2010 and run it with Dana. So much for retirement! Fortunately, Stephen and Susie, who built the business from the ground up, agreed to stay on for a year as consultants--it was a steep learning curve! Previously, Brad had worked for decades as a wetlands biologist, Deenie worked in therapeutic massage, and Dana came from an education in environmental science and raptor biology; however, their science backgrounds did very little to help with learning how to mass produce in a green-ho house setting. It took a lot of experimentation and dedication (along with some very key team members) to get to where they are today! How did Painters win the Owens over, and what keeps them committed during the long days of hard work? Brad has always been a dedicated ecologist with a love for the environment, and he and Deenie raised their daughters surrounded by nature. He has been a driving force behind the continued expansion of Painters' native plant selection. Brad and Deenie loved the idea of providing the community with beautiful plants as well as community with beautiful plants, as well as having the opportunity to encourage folks to garden with the environment and wildlife in mind. They and Dana appreciated the wide selection of plants grown by the Painters, and have almost doubled the diversity of crops offered over the last decade. Their ornamental gardens at home are an incredibly biodiverse mishmash of annual and perennial pollinator-friendly plants that support a huge variety of insects and other wildlife. In fact, Brad's gardening style is to fill every last nook and cranny with blooms of all colors (typically "throw-outs" from Painters)! Dana grew up savoring wildflower walks with her family and, while working in greenhouses during college further and further piqued her interest, she really fell in love with plants when living in Ecuador and witnessing the beauty of the Amazon rainforest. Deenie and Dana, while also lovers of gardening and ecology, were strongly driven by the connection Painters provides with the community. They view and treat their staff as family, and many customers have become dear friends as well. Plants most definitely have the power to heal, as well as foster connections between people of all walks of life--the Owens feel fortunate to be a part of that. The Owens' other daughter, Vanessa, and her husband, Gavin, are also plant lovers and work ocassionally at the greenhouse when not busy with their careers as professional choreographers and dancers. Vanessa also has a side business growing cut flowers and often sells her Mackey Meadows creations at Painters! Looking to the future, the Owens plan to continue fostering a biodiverse plant selection and look forward to ongoing experimentation with new cultivars and species! MEET OUR STAFF Meet our staff Co-owner Dana Owen Finance and Production Manager Sara S. Grower Diego B. Plant Librarian & Assistant Grower Nora L. Production Team Member Maria H. Production Team Member Kerry B. Propagation Specialist & Retail Floor Assistant Stefanie R. Co-owner Deenie Owen Operations Manager Moises A. Grower Israel J. Marketing & Digital Media Manager Tracy W. Production Team Member Yanet D. Sanitation Manager Toni S. Our Amazing Seasonal Team Seasonal Team Co-owner Brad Owen Administrative & Retail Floor Manager Betsy B. Grower Chris N. Production Team Leader Ana C. Production Team Member Azia A. Assistant Grower & Retail Floor Assistant Kim L. We miss you, Moises. Thank you for pouring your heart and soul into Painters, into every plant you touched, and into every interaction you had with team members and customers. Your dedication and kindness will be remembered. We will strive to honor your memory and make you proud. Share Your Tribute SHARE Thank you for joining us in remembering Moises.

Painters Greenhouse's mission is to enrich lives and local ecosystems by supplying WNC with a wide diversity of healthy, homegrown plants; to provide knowledgeable and friendly guidance to all gardeners whether green or seasoned; to evolve to best meet the needs of our customers and local community OUR VALUES PAINTERS MISSION STATEMENT To enrich lives and local ecosystems by supplying WNC with a wide diversity of healthy, homegrown plants; to provide knowledgeable and friendly guidance to all gardeners whether green or seasoned; to evolve to best meet the needs of our customers and local community Discover THE PAINTERS DIFFERENCE Grown Locally to Thrive Locally We grow over 90% of our plants at our greenhouse in Old Fort, NC. Our seasonal closures allow our small, hardworking team to focus entirely on propagating, planting, and tending to your future crops! Because we oversee every step of their care, you get high-quality plants that have been individually nurtured. Unlike stores that ship in mature plants for resale, our locally grown approach means zero shipping damage, less fuel use, and a smaller carbon footprint—plus savings we can pass on to our customers! For the select items we don't grow ourselves, we proudly source the vast majority from other small local businesses. Supporting Thriving Communities Plants have a special way of bringing us together, and we strive to build a community around plants and a connection to the land. As a family owned small business that grows most of our own plants, we are proud to provide local jobs, support our community, and give back to local non-profits. MEET OUR STAFF Bringing You Years of Hands on Experience If Painters is known for one thing, its our friendly, knowledgeable staff (we can't help but brag - we're pretty proud of them!). The team at Painters simply loves plants and are here to share their passion and expertise with you. Whether you're looking for your first houseplant, wanting to start a pollinator garden, or shopping for the perfect tree for you yard, we are here to help! Helping Our Local Flora and Fauna Thrive Because we grow our own plants, we can control every facet of their care. In an industry that struggles with sustainability, growing locally makes a massive difference. We are deeply mindful of our environmental impact, making every effort to recycle and use organic, non-toxic pest treatments and beneficial insects whenever possible. We also support local wildlife by expanding our native plant selection and promoting environmentally-friendly species and cultivars that thrive right here in WNC. And by raising awareness of how individual gardening choices affect the earth, we aim to help you grow a garden that gives back to the planet. Learn About Our Approaches to: EFFICIENCY & REUSE SAFE EDIBLES PEST PREVENTION & TREATMENT PESTICIDE AWARENESS SUPPORTING POLLINATORS EXPLORE OUR NATIVE PLANTS Knowledgable Intentional EXPLORE OUR PLANTS Described as a paradise for plant lovers, Painters features over 100,000 square feet of growing and retail space, where we cultivate around 1,000 species on-site. Dive into our incredible selection of native and pollinator plants, expansive perennial varieties, giant Boston ferns, robust trees and shrubs, and affordable houseplants, and start planning your wishlist now! FIND MORE A FOCUS ON NATIVES Planting native is a wonderful way to support a biodiverse ecosystem in your backyard—from the bottom to the top of the food chain. We're proud to offer one of the largest selections of homegrown native plants in WNC! LEARN MORE

Resources we recommend for WNC gardeners and plant folks! OUR RESOURCES CLASPING LEAF WORD OF THE WEEK A clasping leaf is quite simply a leaf whose base partly or wholly surrounds the plant stem. Botanists also call a clasping leaf amplexicaul . Will the Real New England Aster Please Stand Up? Roll out the Red Carpet: Tips & Picks for Vibrant Red Blooms Where to Go From Here: A Streambank Restoration Toolbox Our Blog SEE MORE Recommended Resources Tree & Shrubs Planting Guidelines A Painters Greenhouse handout covering the basics of how to plant shrubs and trees as well as our plant guarantee for such items. Shrubs & Trees for Privacy Screens & Barriers Tips on planting, speedy screening, and plants for sun and shade. Native Plants Suitable for Streambank Restoration To help with your streambank restoration. Plants available at Painters 2025 Plants for Erosion Control Featuring plants that can naturalize small areas by suckering roots; plants that have a tendency to spread by self-sowing; and those that have deep fibrous roots that hold banks. Ideal Plants for a Honeybee Pasture Listed by first bloom time for McDowell County, NC and how much pollen or nectar the plant produces. Firewise Landscaping in North Carolina Check out this Firewise Landscaping handout from NC State Extension covering plant choice, plant maintenance, and plant placement. Creating your Pollinator Garden NC Botanical Garden's basic steps to ensure a wonderful garden for both you and native pollinators. Houseplant Pest ID & Treatment Great visual guide to diseases on indoor plants. Soil Calculator Try this to calculate the soil needed to fill your raised beds or planters. NC Native Plants by Season and Color NC Native Plant Society's list of perennial plants that all attract pollinators, provide a food source, and are available commercially. Support Monarch Butterflies Monarchs require milkweed during all stages of their life cycle. Learn what other plants help support this endangered pollinator. Edibles in Small Spaces Painters Greenhouse guide to growing edibles in raised beds and containers. Gardening in a Drought Gardening guide with water conservation in mind, including ideas for low-maintenance plantings, easy ways to set up automatic watering, and saving water on your lawns. Keystone Plants for WNC A National Wildlife Federation list of Top Keystone Plant Genera in Eastern Temperate Forests - Ecoregion 8 Marginal Aquatics and Rain Garden Plants Marginal aquatics plants thrive in shallow water near the edges of ponds and water gardens. Rain garden plants prefer wet to moist soil and can handle occasional standing water. Nest Sites and Overwintering Habitat Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation's handout on nesting and overwintering habitat for pollinators and other beneficial insects. Zone 7 Garden Calendar A great month-by-month calendar from Sow True Seed about what garden chores to tackle when! Groundcovers We Love Painters' Picks for groundcovers in sun, shade, or a bit of both. Shrubs and herbaceous plants. Deer Resistant Plants A Painters Greenhouse most often requested list! From plants that deer generally resist to plants that deer LOVE. Check it out if you have these furry neighbors! Native Plants Database Search for over 25,198 native plants by scientific or common name or family of plant in this database from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center with photos. NC Native Plant Society Plant Gallery NC gallery of plants, including some common roadside plants--some native, some alien (or exotic). Many of the alien plants are invasive and merit attention to avoid planting. Native Pollinator Plants by Season Extended list of forage and host plants for bees, butterflies, and moths. Bee City USA Click to join the cities and campuses across the country rallying to protect pollinators and create positive change. Edible Landscaping Don't hide the vegetable garden! Edible landscaping offers an alternative to conventional residential landscapes by incorporating edible components. The Many Benefits of Herbs Want to repel mosquitos naturally? Interested in making your own herbals tea? Want to learn about the medicinal benefits of some common herbs? Check out this Painters handout. Worms Can Recycle Your Garbage Step-by-step directions on how to use worms for composting, creating an improved fertilizer and soil amendment that can even deter pests. From the NC State Extension. Guide to Mulching Reduce weed problems and watering needs by learning to mulch properly. Backyard Streambank Repair A powerpoint from NC State Extension on plant recommendations (including live stake installation) for streamside forests, vegetated areas, and riparian buffers. Spring and Fall Freeze Dates in NC Find the average last spring freeze date or first average fall freeze for your neck of the woods! Native Host Plants for Butterfly Gardens Food sources for caterpillars during their larval stage. A great list from the NC Native Plant Society. Native Plants for Firewise Landscaping Low Flammability Native Plants for use with Firewise Landscaping. Updated 2025. NC State Extension Resources The Gardening Portal at NC State University provides access to a wealth of information, events, and resources for gardeners in North Carolina. Harmful Ornamentals & Alternative Options NC Native Plant Society list of alternatives to invasive and harmful ornamental plants that are still sold in NC. Favorite Native Ferns for NC Gardens NC Native Plant Society's compilation of favorite native ferns! Native Pollinator Plants for NC Explore North Carolina's top 25 native pollinator plants. Bird Friendly Native Plants Audubon society's Bird-Friendly Native Plants for our region Vegetable Gardening Handout Everything you need to know to plan your vegetable garden. Including where and how and when to plant, companion plants, harvest times, and more! Pest Identification and Treatment Struggling with garden pests? Check out this helpful handout from Painters Greenhouse. Backyard Composting In depth composting handout from the NC Cooperative Extension Service.

Weekly updated inventory of Painters Greenhouse trees and shrubs, including perennial edibles and fruits. The list can be sorted by common or botanical name, quantity, price, size or department. General growing characteristics and native/nativar classifications are included. TREE & SHRUB AVAILABILITY Tree & Shrub Availability Annual & Perennial Growing List Houseplant Availability This includes shrubs and trees as well as perennial edibles and fruits. The list is updated at the start of each business day to reflect any new additions or sold out items. Prices and availability subject to change. Sales pricing not reflected. We a re unable to accommodate preorders, holds, or delivery. NOTE: You won't find shrubs on our list such as nandina, mimosa tree, barberry, butterfly bush, Japanese spirea, or burning bush because they are deemed invasive in NC and can cause significant problems for our wild flora and fauna as well as people (erosion, water quality & wildfire risks). For helpful alternatives, click here . Coming for one specific item? Or don't see what you're looking for? Please Contact us . Tree and Shrub Availability Tree and Shrub Availability

Connect with us to learn more about Painters and what we offer. CONTACT US We Love to Hear from You! Name* Subject Email* Message I want to subscribe to the newsletter. Submit 734 Roy Moore Rd, Old Fort, NC 28762, USA info@paintersgreenhouse.com (828) 668-7225 New This Week Common Questions Plant Availability Hours & Directions

We offer a broad selection of vegetables, herbs, fruiting shrubs, and fruiting trees. You will find heirloom varieties as well as those bred for disease resistance, container gardening, and more. Each year we grow both classic and unique cultivars, focusing on varieties that are proven to grow well in our climate. Our herb selection, full of unusual varieties, is especially celebrated, particularly during our annual spring Herb Fest. EDIBLES From heirloom classics and disease-resistant cultivars to our celebrated selection of unique herbs, we carry a wide array of non-GMO vegetables, herbs, fruiting trees and shrubs tailored for our local climate. We grow both tried-and-true favorites and rare finds—always adhering to strict, organic-safe care on the rare occasion treatment is ever needed. 2026 Perennial Edibles 2026 Vegetables & Herbs 2026 (Spring) Tomatoes Blueberry Pollination Chart Fruit Tree Pollination Guide Perennial Edibles Scroll to read about what we have for you this season. For prices, sizes and quantities, see our Tree & Shrub Availability. GROWING NOTE: Self-fruitful = does not require cross-pollination, but may bear more fruit if another individual of the same variety is present Name Variety Notes Self Fruitful Apple Golden Delicious excellent for pies, sauce, cooking, and juicing. A critical pollinator to many other varieties Apple Honeycrisp very crisp and sweet, large fruit Apple Wolf River huge fruits (up to 1 pound each!), great for cooking Blackberry Big Daddy large, oblong berries on erect canes; Exceptionally high yielding!! Self Fruitful Blackberry, Thornless Galaxy high-yielding, semi-erect variety with firm, tasty, early-ripening fruits Self Fruitful Blackberry, Thornless Celestial ideal for fresh eating; long ripening window provides up to 4 weeks of harvesting Self Fruitful Blackberry, Thornless Sweetie Pie exceptionally sweet, juicy berries, too soft for commercial shipping -- a real homegrown treat! Self Fruitful Blueberry, Northern Highbush Elliott sweet, tangy fruits ripen late summer/fall (two weeks after the popular Jersey variety) Self Fruitful Page 1 of 1 2026 Perennial Edibles Vegetables & Herbs 2026 fall season veggies and herbs. Availability subject to change. Please contact us if you are looking for something specific. Name Variety Anise Hyssop Arugula Speedy Broccoli Umpqua Broccoli Purple Magic Brussels Sprouts Jade Cross Cabbage Tiara Cabbage Katarina Cabbage, Chinese China Gold Calendula Bon Bon Mix Cauliflower Snowball Cilantro Santo Collards Vates Page 1 of 1 2026 Vegetables & Herbs Spring 2026 Tomatoes [Click chart to download all Nightshade Vegetables for 2026.] Most blueberries require a pollinating partner of a different variety within the same species to produce fruit. For better blueberry harvests, use our pollination chart to find a good match. Even self-pollinating varieties produce more fruit when cross-pollinated with a different blueberry plant. [Click chart for more information.] Note: This chart includes varieties sold in past years to help you find pollinating partners for your existing plants. Not all varieties are currently in stock. Fruit Tree Pollination: Apples have the most specific pollination needs of all fruit trees. Use the provided chart to select the best pollinator for your apple tree. The chart also shows which other fruit trees—including cherries, plums, peaches, and pears—need a pollinating partner. [Click chart for full information.]

Painters Greenhouse most frequently asked questions. Hours, plant warranty, holds, delivery, aquatics and more. FAQs Frequently Asked Questions When are you open? Why aren't you open year-round / every day? Season: Open seasonally March–June and September–October, plus select special events (sign up for our newsletter for updates!). Check our homepage for daily hours.Rain or Shine: Holidays don't affect our hours. We only close for extreme weather—check Instagram/Facebook for sudden closures.Why Summer/Winter closures? We grow over 90% of our plants on-site! We close off-season for sowing, propagation, and greenhouse prep.Why closed Mon/Tues? We use these days to water, restock, and prep the retail floor so we can stay fully open all weekend. Are pets allowed at Painters Greenhouse? Painters is so big! How can I find everything I need? How accurate/up-to-date is the availability list? Do you hold plants? Do you deliver plants? Do you offer landscaping/installation services? Do you offer wholesale pricing on plants? What forms of payment do you accept? Do you offer a rewards/loyalty program? Do you have any other discounts? When do you have sales? How do you price your plants? What is your return/refund policy? Do you carry aquatics? Do you recycle plastic pots? Can I bring you my used pots? Can I smoke my cigarette, cigar, or vape in the parking lot? What do I do if I find an insect on a plant while shopping or once I bring it home? Why are parts of your sales floor off limits? Do you carry a plant that blooms January to December, requires zero maintenance, comes back every year, tolerates complete shade and full sun, gets real big real quick, and glows in the dark? Refund Policy Recycle Pots FAQ

Our native plant selection typically averages around 300 varieties and each season we increase the numbers of straight-species natives we sow and sell. We care deeply about growing plants that support pollinators, birds, and other wildlife. The majority of the native plants we sell can be found naturally growing in the WNC area, but we also include some that are native to the region. Our natives are grown here at the greenhouse with the exception of some shrubs & trees from local nurseries. NATIVE PLANTS Native plants have evolved to thrive in our specific climate, soils, and weather. Each year, we usually offer around 400 native varieties—continually expanding the number of straight-species plants we sow and raise right here on site. Focused primarily on species native to Western North Carolina and our surrounding region, our native collection supports local pollinators, birds, and wildlife. While we grow nearly all of our natives ourselves, a select few of our native trees and shrubs are sourced from trusted local nursery partners. FIND NATIVES FOR SALE A Few Favorite Native Herbaceous Perennials Asters Baptisia Bee Balm Black Cohosh Blazing Star (Liatris) Blue Star (Amsonia) Boneset Cardinal Flower Columbine Coneflower Creeping Phlox (Thrift) Dwarf Crested Iris Dwarf Mexican Hat Dwarf-Eared Coreopsis Flag Iris Garden Phlox Goldenrod Helenium Heliopsis (Smooth Oxeye) Heuchera villosa Indian Pink Joe Pye Weed Lanceleaf Coreopsis Lyreleaf Sage Milkweed A Few Favorite Native Ferns Christmas Fern Cinnamon Fern Lady Fern Ostrich Fern Royal Fern Sensitive Fern Southern Maidenhair Fern A Few Favorite Native Vines American Wisteria Carolina Jessamine Coral Honeysuckle Crossvine Passion Flower Vine Trumpet Vine A Few Favorite Native Groundcovers Allegheny Spurge Creeping Phlox (Thrift) Dwarf-Eared Coreopsis Foamflower Green and Gold Ostrich Fern Pennsylvania Sedge Sensitive Fern Woodland Phlox Woodland Stonecrop A Few Favorite Native Grasses Big Bluestem Blue Grama Grass Little Bluestem Northern Sea Oats Pennsylvania Sedge Pink Muhly Grass Prairie Dropseed Splitbeard Bluestem Switchgrass A Few Favorite Native Edibles Blueberry, Northern Highbush Sweetheart Hazelnut, American Pecan, Hardy Persimmon, American Raspberry Caroline Elderberry Blueberry, Northern Highbush Blueray Blueberry, Northern Highbush Duke Paw Paw Raspberry Fall Gold A Few Favorite Native Trees & Shrubs American Beautyberry American Beech American Holly American Witch Hazel Bald Cypress Bearberry Blueberry (assorted) Buttonbush Chokeberry Coralberry Deciduous Azalea (assorted) Doghobble (assorted) Eastern Hemlock Eastern Ninebark Eastern Redbud Elderberry Flame Azalea Flowering Dogwood Fothergilla Hardy Pecan Inkberry Holly Mountain Laurel New Jersey Tea Oak (assorted) Oakleaf Hydrangea Related Blog Posts Will the Real New England Aster Please Stand Up? Sep 1 6 min read Where to Go From Here: A Streambank Restoration Toolbox Apr 21 3 min read Not Just a Looker! The Many Benefits of the American Beautyberry Jan 7 4 min read 1 2