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Perennial Plant Conference 2026

A day-long educational conference focused on perennial plants.

Scott Arboretum & Gardens

Date
October 16, 2026
Venue
Scott Arboretum & Gardens
Location
Swarthmore, Pennsylvania
Audience
Frequently sold out at 600 attendees

TL;DR

  • The 2026 conference is scheduled for October 16 at Scott Arboretum & Gardens in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania.
  • The supplied event information does not state a ticket price or describe what a pass includes.
  • The conference has frequently sold out with an audience of 600.

Source: perennialplantconference.org

About

Established in 1983, the conference brings perennial plant experts together for an educational day. The organizer is Hardy Plant Society/ Mid-Atlantic Group. Its setting at Scott Arboretum & Gardens provides access to gardens and landscapes for observing perennial plants.

Source: perennialplantconference.org/sponsors

Who you'll find in the room

Experts

The organizer identifies experts as part of the conference audience.

Enthusiasts

The organizer identifies perennial plant enthusiasts as part of the audience.

Partners on record

5 listed
Longwood GardensSponsorChanticleerSponsorScott Arboretum & GardensSponsorPennsylvania Horticultural SocietySponsorHardy Plant Society/Mid-Atlantic GroupSponsor

Past editions

1 on record
EditionDatesLocationAttendance
1983Not statedNot stated, Not statedNot stated

Venue & travel

Venue

Scott Arboretum & Gardens

Questions people ask

8 answered

The conference starts on October 16, 2026.

The conference has frequently attracted sold-out audiences of 600 people.

The conference takes place at Scott Arboretum & Gardens in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania.

No ticket price is stated in the supplied event information.

The organizer identifies experts and enthusiasts as audience groups.

It is most useful for gardeners, nursery growers and garden designers in the Mid-Atlantic who want plant knowledge from recognised perennial experts, since the day-long conference has run since 1983, has drawn sold-out audiences of 600, and is backed by Longwood Gardens, Chanticleer and the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. Those seeking a trade show with product sourcing or business-to-business deal making would get less from it, since it is an educational, enthusiast-oriented gathering held within the Scott Arboretum & Gardens.

Garden conference attendees usually wear casual, comfortable clothes in layers, with walking shoes that can handle damp grass and gravel paths.

The organizer describes attendees as experts and enthusiasts, but the supplied information does not identify companies or job roles.

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