Heartleaf Skullcap by Chris Kneupper

 

The GCBO plant nursery is a self-guided retail space and plant propagation area, emphasizing local native and other useful (naturalized) plants useful for home landscaping and backyard habitat.  Begun in the summer of 2017, it is located behind (east of) the GCBO office building. GCBO visitors are encouraged to take a look around, and see if they see any unusual species that they cannot live without!

The nursery is largely volunteer-run, led by GCBO volunteer Chris Kneupper. Members and friends of GCBO are also encouraged to help, by bringing in any seeds or plants which may be worthy of propagation (also plastic pots, for re-use), to help build a wide and unique inventory.

Unique offerings vary but can include many of the local pollinator-supporting plants (such as Blue Mistflower, Missouri Ironweed, Swamp Sunflower, Maximilian Sunflower), native Hibiscus (several species), woodland or shade-tolerant wildflowers (such as Turk’s Cap, Heartleaf Skullcap, Purple Meadow-rue, Selfheal, Texas Umbrellawort, Gulf Coast Penstemon, etc.), local ecotypes of flowering understory trees (such as Cherry Laurel, Mexican Plum, hawthorns) and canopy trees (such as oaks). Specialties include many rare and unusual varieties of Turk’s Cap and Porterweed, including locally-developed hybrids with which are named as “Bayou …” in honor of the adjacent Buffalo Camp Bayou.

 

The root of the matter:

  • Located in the fenced area behind the main building
  • Customers: Payment is made at gift shop inside the main building
  • Prices are to be based on pot size (sales tax added at the register):
    • $6.50 for 1 gallon pot
    • $10.50 for 2-3 gallon pot
    • $16.50 for 5 gallon pot
    • $26.50 for 10+ gallon pots
  • Nursery is self-service, but feel free to inquire within if you have any questions