Some of our favorite plants for the season!
Spotlight Plants
Purple Pillar Hibiscus Rose of Sharon
Common Name: Purple Pillar Rose of SharonBloom Time: Mid to late summer (July–September)USDA Zones: 5–9Mature Size: 10–16 ft tall, 4–5 ft wide Introduction In the midsummer garden, when many perennials have finished flowering, the Purple Pillar® Hibiscus bursts to life with richly colored blooms that delight both gardeners and pollinators. Unlike the traditional mounded habit of most Rose of Sharon selections, Purple Pillar® grows upright in a tight column, making it an ideal choice for narrow spaces, privacy screens, or as an architectural focal point. This Plant Spotlight explores its origins, cultural requirements, care guidelines, and landscape uses, offering everything you need to know to integrate this striking shrub into your South East Wisconsin garden. Origins and Description Purple Pillar® was introduced by Proven Winners as a standout selection of Hibiscus syriacus, a...
Cheyenne Sky Switchgrass
Cheyenne Sky Switchgrass, Panicum virgatum ‘Cheyenne Sky’, is a standout native ornamental grass prized for its striking blue-green foliage and magnificent plumes that shift from coppery rose to purplish bronze in mid to late summer. This cultivar offers a stunning...
Parkland Pillar® Birch
If you’re seeking a stately, space-saving specimen for your landscape, look no further than Parkland Pillar® Birch. This columnar form of Asian white birch was selected for its remarkably narrow habit—reaching just 6–7 feet wide at maturity—paired with the lustrous...
Firelight Tidbit Hydrangea
Firelight™ Tidbit® is a stunning panicle hydrangea that packs all the drama of larger varieties into a compact, 2–3-foot tall and wide habit—making it perfect for small gardens, mixed borders, and container plantings. Bred by Proven Winners®, this shrub dazzles with...
Purple Coneflower
Purple Coneflower, Echinacea purpurea, is an iconic North American perennial celebrated for its large, daisy-like blooms and sturdy, upright habit. Blooming from early summer into fall, its rosy-purple petals surround a prominent, spiky central cone—both a visual...
Black-eyed Susan
Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta) is one of North America’s most beloved wildflowers, celebrated for its cheerful golden-yellow petals surrounding a dark chocolate-brown center. This classic daisy-like perennial shines in cottage gardens, prairie restorations, and...
Butterfly Weed
Butterfly Weed, or Asclepias tuberosa, is a vibrant, perennial native prized for its blazing clusters of orange blossoms and remarkable appeal to pollinators. Often called “Orange Milkweed,” this sun-loving beauty thrives in poor, well-drained soils and brings a burst...