Shoal Creek Nursery only sells plants that are of the highest quality, often raised by regional growers. Our plants are proven top performers. They can handle the high temperatures and high humidity of Austin, and many are xeriscapic (they require little to no supplementary water).

Our selection is flexible and broad. We have plants for traditional Southern gardens, for cottage gardens, for butterfly gardens, and for native gardens.

Gardening in Austin can be tough—we've got alkaline soils with low organic matter, a voracious deer population, and droughty summers paired with high humidity. Whatever challenges your garden may face, we've got plants for you! Drop by to consult with our expert staff for advice on how to achieve the garden you want.

Plant of the Month

This month's feature plant is the free-blooming antique rose 'Old Blush'. The western world was introduced to 'Old Blush' in 1752 when it was imported from China. This breezy, robust rose was used to introduce remontancy (the ability to bloom two or more times per year) into modern roses like Hybrid Teas, Hybrid Perpetuals, and Noisettes. Though it has many illustrious descendants, this tough old rose is hard to beat. It blooms constantly—often through winter—and can blithely endure years of complete neglect. 'Old Blush' has a loose, rustic flower shape and multi-hued pink flowers. Its robust architecture means that—unlike many modern roses—it harmonizes gracefully with other garden plants. It adds color, vivacity, and a casual charm to any garden.