Welcome to the plant deck at the UC Botanical Garden. We are a commercial nursery located within the botanical garden; 100% of our proceeds go towards the garden’s operating expenses. When you buy a plant from us, you are directly supporting the UC Botanical Garden.

Visit the plant deck and see what we have to offer. Whether you’re landscaping your yard, looking for succulent dish garden gifts, or searching for that rare greenhouse addition, you’re sure to find it on the plant deck.

ON THE DECK | August 2009

The Wet: Sarracenia

Sarracenia, the North American pitcher plants, are more than just a curious terrarium oddity. These carnivorous plants make for a remarkable centerpiece in sunny, Mediterranean gardens. Carnivorous plants in outdoor gardens? Yes! Sarracenia are hardy in our climate; their trumpet pitchers adding a nice sculptural element and they come in extraordinarily attractive colors and patterns. Click here for more.

SPECIAL PLANT SALES

Thursday Propagator's Sale

Every Thursday, from 10:30 am – 1:30 pm, the following propagation areas open their doors to the public:

Large Cacti & Succulents – Choice landscape specimens. http://ucbglcs.blogspot.com/

Trees and Shrubs – A nice variety of rare and the hard to find.

California Natives – One of best selections of native plants around. http://ucbgcn.blogspot.com/

For more information call 510-643-4495 or e-mail bryan_gim@berkeley.edu

Lapageria rosea Cultivars

Lapageria rosea, Chilean bellflower or copihue, is the national flower of Chile. The unusual special selections shown on the left are an exclusive offering of The UC Botanical Garden. For more information click here.

GARDEN BLOGS

Large Cacti and Succulents	CA Natives Volunteer Group