The MsK Rare and Native Plant Nursery

The MsK Nursery, located within the Kruckeberg Botanic Garden, carries on the work of Garden co-founder Mareen Kruckeberg who sought to provide interesting plants for Northwest gardeners. The Nursery is operated by the Kruckeberg Botanic Garden Foundation, and all proceeds from Nursery sales support the Foundation.

Most plants are grown from seeds or cuttings that come from the Garden itself. We specialize in select exotics from the Garden’s collection and native plants from around the Pacific Northwest. The vegetation of the Northwest is diverse and beautiful, and we strive to make a large selection of these plants available to the public.

Our specialties include native plants for sun or shade, conifers, oaks, rarities from the Siskiyou Mountains and alpine areas of the Northwest, prairie plants, forest floor plants, lilies, and trilliums.

Check our inventory to see what species we offer! Call to confirm availability, as our selection fluctuates throughout the year.

We accept VISA and Mastercard. Sorry, but we do not ship plants. We are primarily a retail nursery, however, we offer a landscaper discount and frequently work with customers on large orders and projects.

Our Growing Philosophy

We do not use chemical pesticides or synthetic fertilizers. We use organic fertilizers that include mycorrhizae, beneficial root fungi that enhance plant vigor. Our plants are grown in soil without peat moss, a non-renewable resource found in most potting soils. Our plants are not over fertilized and destined to perish when they are planted. Many customers report that their plants grew substantially as soon as they were in the ground. All our plants are grown outdoors and are hardy in our Puget Sound climate.

History

The MsK Nursery was founded in 1969 by Mareen Shultz Kruckeberg and named with her initials. What began as a space for the Kruckebergs to propagate plants for the Garden soon evolved into a unique retail nursery. The Nursery is known for its annual Mother’s Day Sale and Open House, a tradition that began in 1987.

Current Inventory

Please note that our inventory is subject to change. Contact us to confirm availability.

Nursery inventory

Plants for rain gardens and wet conditions

Pacific Northwest native species inventory

Events

The Kruckeberg Botanic Garden and the MsK Nursery host sale events each year. Check our Events Page for more details.

Mother’s Day Plant Sale and Open House
Visit the spring Garden and shop at the MsK Nursery’s annual Mother’s Day Sale, a Kruckeberg Botanic Garden tradition each May since 1987.

Fall Tree and Shrub Sale
Come shop during our annual Fall Tree and Shrub Sale. All trees and shrubs are 10-75% off, with other select plants on sale, too. Fall is the best time to plant in the Northwest. Let us help you find great plants for your planting projects!