Growing since 1989
Winston-Salem’s Perennial Nursery
Over 450 varieties of perennials, NC natives, grasses, ferns, vines and shrubs, all grown right here on our 14-acre farm.
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1744 W Clemmonsville Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27127
200+ NC native plants
Why plant natives?
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They feed local wildlifeBees, butterflies and birds evolved alongside these plants. Many native plants are the only food certain caterpillars can eat, and those caterpillars feed baby birds.
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Less work once they’re settledNatives are made for Piedmont clay, heat and humidity, so after their first year they need less watering and little or no fertilizer.
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Hard-to-find natives, close to homeWe carry over 200 NC natives, from milkweed and mountain mint to native ferns, sedges, shrubs and vines, with labels that tell you what each one supports.
Native favorites
A few of the native plants we grow, and the bees, butterflies, hummingbirds and birds each one brings to your yard.
What our customers say
Reviews from Google
“The variety of butterfly, bee and hummingbird friendly native perennials was the largest I’ve seen. Prices are very reasonable. Plants have well established root systems, staff was knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. Happy to support small business too.”
“I wanted perennials that grow well in the shade (most of my yard) and this is the 1st place I found with such a great selection. I’ve already bought over 20 plants here and highly recommend it. The plants all look very healthy and they provide good descriptions and prices.”
“My first visit to Frank’s was just a shot in the dark. A lucky one too! Great staff, great prices, great looking & very healthy plants. My only regret was I didn’t have a bigger budget.”
“Low maintenance NC and USA natives, shrubs, and smaller perennials. Extremely reasonable prices. Half the price I’ve spent at other native plant nurseries. Well laid out with detailed, clearly labeled plants. Plants were all in good health, none neglected.”
“We’d definitely recommend if you are looking for native plants. The staff is extremely helpful and the plants are very healthy. The identification cards are a tremendous help and include whether the plants are deer resistant — exactly what we were looking for.”
“I live in Murphy, NC, about 5 hours from Winston-Salem. I drove out because they had such a huge selection of perennial NC natives. I called and was able to place my order over the phone… I was surprised by the sizes and overall health of the plants at pick up. 10/10, I will shop here again!”
“A great selection of plants and a knowledgeable staff to guide you if you’re new to native plants. I’ve been so pleased with how things have grown in and the new pollinators they’ve attracted. Always a pleasant experience!”
“I started my own landscaping business last year… They have a great selection of plants and shrubs and most of them are labeled where they are native to. We try to use native plants as often as possible in our designs and installs, and having a supplier like Frank’s makes sourcing these plants much easier.”
“We were very happy to see so many NC native plants! While we were walking around deciding what we wanted to get, Adam asked if we needed any help. He was very welcoming and very helpful!! We asked him so many questions about what kind of plants to get and how to care for them… I highly recommend Frank’s Perennial!”
“Great plants!! Lots of native plants, well marked. Found a Carolina Spicebush I could not find anywhere!!”
Winston-Salem's Perennial Nursery — Growing Since 1989
Frank's Perennial Border is a local greenhouse and plant nursery in Winston-Salem, NC, growing over 450 varieties of perennials, NC native plants, hostas, ornamental grasses, hardy ferns, ground covers, flowering vines, and shrubs on our private 14-acre farm. Every plant in our inventory is grown right here in over 50,000 sq ft of greenhouse space — conditioned to Winston-Salem's soil and climate before it ever reaches your garden.
We've been serving gardeners across the Winston-Salem, Triad, Clemmons, Kernersville, Lewisville, and Pfafftown areas since 1989. Whether you're a homeowner planting your first perennial bed, a landscaper sourcing perennials, or someone looking for hard-to-find NC native species, you'll find more variety here than anywhere else in the region — and staff who know what grows in a Forsyth County yard.
Use our interactive Plant Finder to filter 500+ plants by sun, moisture, color, and wildlife benefit. Try the AI Plant Advisor to get a custom garden plan. Or bring your dimensions into our Garden Designer and map out your beds to scale before you buy a single plant. We're open Monday–Friday 9–5 and Saturday 9–4 at 1744 W Clemmonsville Rd, Winston-Salem.