Sanctuary Native Nursery

Sanctuary Native Nursery Sanctuary Native Nursery grows regionally appropriate native trees, shrubs, grasses, and perennials for resilient landscapes.

Rooted in stewardship, our plants support pollinators, wildlife, and healthy ecosystems—beautiful, functional, and true to place.

NEW STOCK ALERT! There’s something almost electric about Spigelia marilandica — Indian Pink.With its vivid red tubular f...
06/10/2026

NEW STOCK ALERT!

There’s something almost electric about Spigelia marilandica — Indian Pink.

With its vivid red tubular flowers tipped in yellow stars, this native perennial brings a striking burst of color right when the garden often needs it most. We love how it helps fill the “June gap,” that quiet stretch between the abundance of spring blooms and the full arrival of summer flowers.

It’s beautiful in part shade, excellent along woodland edges, and a favorite of hummingbirds. A truly special native plant for adding color, structure, and life to the early summer garden.

Come see it in our gardens and you'll understand why we’re so excited about this one. We have both the straight native and the popular cultivar 'Little Redhead' in stock (while supplies last).

Look close. You just got mooned by a bicolored striped sweat bee. 😁🐝 Happy weekend, everyone!Remember, there is no bad t...
05/30/2026

Look close. You just got mooned by a bicolored striped sweat bee. 😁🐝 Happy weekend, everyone!

Remember, there is no bad time to create habitat for our little friends. See you Saturday from 10am-2pm.

Pictured: Bicolored striped sweat be on southern blue flag iris (Iris virginica).

🚨 NEW STOCK ALERT! 🚨We just received a shipment of Field Pussytoes in plug form ($5/plug), and they are ready to pad the...
05/28/2026

🚨 NEW STOCK ALERT! 🚨

We just received a shipment of Field Pussytoes in plug form ($5/plug), and they are ready to pad their way into your garden. 🐾

Field Pussytoes (Antennaria neglecta) are a sweet, low-growing native groundcover with soft silvery-green leaves and charming little blooms that look like — you guessed it — tiny cat toes.

They’re great for sunny spots, lean soils, edges, paths, rock gardens, and anywhere you want a tough little native with a very cute name.

Bonus: they’re a host plant for American Lady butterflies. 🦋

Come get your paws on some while they’re available!

(Butterfly photo courtesy of Alabama Butterfly Atlas)

Shopping at Sanctuary Native Nursery is so much more than picking out plants.It’s a chance to slow down, wander through ...
05/22/2026

Shopping at Sanctuary Native Nursery is so much more than picking out plants.

It’s a chance to slow down, wander through the display gardens, notice what’s blooming, hear the birds, watch the pollinators, and imagine what your own yard could become.

Native plants don’t just look beautiful—they help to create life. Recently, in one 5-minute recording at the nursery, we documented 25 different birds singing and calling around us. That’s the kind of abundance these plants help support.

So come visit, take your time, and enjoy the experience. Walk the gardens. Listen and look closely. Ask questions. Get inspired.

We’d love to help you choose plants, but we’d also love for you to simply enjoy being here.

🌿 Open for the season
🐦 Display gardens + occasional bird song included
🌼 Native plants for healthier, more beautiful landscapes

Open Friday and Saturday of Memorial Day weekend from 10am-2pm.

Yesterday, we received these surprising snapshots from a customer.It’s not too surprising to see monarchs checking out a...
05/17/2026

Yesterday, we received these surprising snapshots from a customer.

It’s not too surprising to see monarchs checking out a native chokeberry, but it is a little surprising to see it happening in mid-May. (We typically see more monarchs a little later in summer.) Perhaps this portends good things for monarch numbers this year?

Let’s hope!

Fun fact: Monarch butterflies can taste with their feet. Who knew?!

05/16/2026

We have all of these keystone species in stock! (As always, while supplies last.)

Stop out today from 10am–2pm and shop some of the most ecologically valuable native plants for our region. These are the plants that support the most wildlife, feed the most insects, and help build healthier local ecosystems.

And if you’re looking for keystone trees, we’ve got you covered: numerous oak species and black cherry trees are available in easy-to-plant 3, 5, and 7 gallon sizes.

Come grab yours today!

Fresh plants just landed at Sanctuary Native Nursery! 🌿We’ve added additional stock to the nursery, including Swamp Rose...
05/14/2026

Fresh plants just landed at Sanctuary Native Nursery! 🌿

We’ve added additional stock to the nursery, including Swamp Rose Mallow, Prairie Smoke, Obedient Plant, "Phantom' and "Gateway' Joe Pye W**d, Sneezeweed, White Prairie Clover, and more.

These are beautiful native plants that bring color, texture, and serious habitat value to the landscape. Stop by and see what’s new or visit the website and order online!

Nursery Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10am-2pm

This Mother’s Day weekend, give Mom a gift that grows.Native plants have a quiet kind of magic. They bring songbirds to ...
05/09/2026

This Mother’s Day weekend, give Mom a gift that grows.

Native plants have a quiet kind of magic. They bring songbirds to the garden. They feed butterflies, bees, and other native pollinators. They turn an ordinary window view into something alive with movement, color, and song.

And in so many ways, that magic feels a lot like Mom.

The way she makes a place feel like home. The way she notices the little things. The way she nurtures life, beauty, and belonging. The way time spent with her can feel simple, grounding, and unforgettable.

This weekend, bring Mom to the nursery or choose a native plant for her that will keep giving long after Mother’s Day has passed. A shrub that feeds the birds. Flowers that welcome butterflies. A plant that reminds her, season after season, how loved she is.

Give Mom a Mother’s Day gift that helps bring the magic home. 🌿💚

Happy Mother’s Day weekend from all of us at Sanctuary Native Nursery!

Sanctuary Native Nursery will be open from 10am-2pm Saturday.

🌿 Mother’s Day New Stock Alert! 🌿Looking for a meaningful Mother’s Day gift that keeps growing year after year? We just ...
05/06/2026

🌿 Mother’s Day New Stock Alert! 🌿

Looking for a meaningful Mother’s Day gift that keeps growing year after year? We just stocked a fresh batch of native plants, including some hard-to-find favorites that are perfect for wildlife gardens, shade edges, naturalized plantings, and beautiful backyard habitat.

Newly stocked native shrubs and trees include:

American Black Currant
Coralberry
Snowberry
American Cranberry Bush
Steeplebush
American Black Currant
New Jersey Tea
Smooth Hydrangea
Buttonbush
Common Ninebark
Nannyberry
Paw Paw
Fringe Tree
(Spicebush coming mid-June)
…and many, many, more!

Native plants make wonderful gifts for moms, grandmothers, gardeners, bird lovers, pollinator fans, and anyone who loves bringing more life to their yard. Stop by and pick out something special while the selection is fresh.

🌱 Give Mom flowers — and berries, blooms, butterflies, birds, and beauty for years to come.

Time to add Flowering Dogwood, Golden Ragwort, and “smoking” Prairie Smoke to the list of attractions in the gardens her...
04/17/2026

Time to add Flowering Dogwood, Golden Ragwort, and “smoking” Prairie Smoke to the list of attractions in the gardens here at Sanctuary. We’ll be open Saturday from 10am-2pm if you need a little inspiration. See you soon!

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8920 Aboite Road
Roanoke, IN
46783

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 2pm
Wednesday 10am - 2pm
Thursday 10am - 2pm
Friday 10am - 2pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm

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