Mountain Mist Nursery

Native Woodland Plant Nursery. Top products: Native Deciduous Azaleas, Trilliums, Woodland Ferns, Native Azalea Hybrids. Mountain Mist Nursery is a specialized horticultural operation located in the Blue Ridge and Black Mountain region, focusing on the propagation and distribution of North American native plants. Their primary botanical specialization lies in native deciduous azaleas, including species selections and distinct cultivars such as the Kelly Strickland collection and Earl Sommerville's hybrids. In addition to their extensive azalea catalog, the nursery maintains a selection of shade-loving woodland flora, most notably various species of Trillium, and an array of primordial ferns. The business operates as a boutique grower, managing its inventory to ensure plant health through climate-controlled shipping schedules aligned with temperate planting seasons. They cater primarily to retail customers and collectors of native species through an appointment-only nursery facility and a dedicated online store. Their cultivation mission emphasizes the preservation and accessibility of native shade plants, with a operational focus on seasonal logistics and botanical integrity.