Some of our favorite plants for the season!
Spotlight Plants
Denim ‘n Lace Russian Sage Care Guide: Growing in Wisconsin (Zone 5b)
Common NameDenim 'n Lace Russian SageBotanical NamePerovskia atriplicifolia 'Denim 'n Lace'Plant TypeHerbaceous perennialHardiness Zone4-9Mature Size28-32 in tall, 34-36 in wideSunFull sunSoilWell-drained, lean to averageBloom TimeMid to late summerBloom ColorLavender-blueDeer ResistantYesDrought TolerantYes Why Denim 'n Lace for WisconsinStandard Russian sage gets tall and floppy. Denim 'n Lace was bred to fix that. It tops out around 30 inches, holds itself upright without staking, and produces heavier flower coverage than the species. The silvery foliage and lavender-blue spikes create a haze of cool color from July through September. Deer and rabbits leave it alone. Once established, it handles drought without blinking. Planting InstructionsWhen: Spring, after last frost.Where: Full sun, hot spots. The hotter and drier the better.How: Space 30-36 inches apart. Do not amend the soil...
Vanilla Strawberry Hydrangea Care Guide: Growing in Wisconsin (Zone 5b)
Common NameVanilla Strawberry HydrangeaBotanical NameHydrangea paniculata 'Renhy'Plant TypeDeciduous shrubHardiness Zone4-8Mature Size6-7 ft tall, 4-5 ft wideSunFull sun to part shadeSoilMoist, well-drainedBloom TimeMid-summer to fallBloom ColorWhite aging to pink to...
Burning Bush Care Guide: Growing in Wisconsin (Zone 5b)
Common NameBurning BushBotanical NameEuonymus alatusPlant TypeDeciduous shrubHardiness Zone4-8Mature Size15-20 ft tall (dwarf varieties 6-10 ft)SunFull sun to part shadeSoilAdaptable, tolerates most soil typesFall ColorBrilliant scarlet redDeer ResistantModerateNative...
Caramel Coral Bell Care Guide: Growing in Wisconsin (Zone 5b)
Common NameCaramel Coral BellBotanical NameHeuchera 'Caramel'Plant TypeEvergreen perennialHardiness Zone4-9Mature Size12-18 in tall, 18-24 in wideSunPart shade to full shadeSoilMoist, well-drained, humus-richBloom TimeLate spring to early summerBloom ColorCreamDeer...
Jacob Cline Bee Balm Care Guide: Growing in Wisconsin (Zone 5b)
Common NameJacob Cline Bee BalmBotanical NameMonarda didyma 'Jacob Cline'Plant TypeHerbaceous perennialHardiness Zone4-9Mature Size4-5 ft tall, 3-4 ft wideSunFull sun to light shadeSoilMoist, well-drainedBloom TimeJuly to AugustBloom ColorDeep redNative ToNorth...
Summer Wine Ninebark Care Guide: Growing in Wisconsin (Zone 5b)
Common NameSummer Wine NinebarkBotanical NamePhysocarpus opulifolius 'Seward'Plant TypeDeciduous shrubHardiness Zone3-7Mature Size5-6 ft tall, 5-6 ft wideSunFull sun to part shadeSoilAdaptable, tolerates clayBloom TimeLate springBloom ColorWhite to pale pinkNative...
In The Spotlight: Pinky Winky Hydrangea
Pinky Winky Hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata 'DVPPinky')Panicle hydrangeas are the workhorses of the Wisconsin shrub border, and Pinky Winky stands out even in that reliable group. This Proven Winners selection produces enormous cone-shaped flower panicles that open...