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Spotlight Plants

Parkland Pillar® Birch

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 white bark and golden fall color that make birches such prized garden accents. Whether used as a living screen, a vertical focal point, or a dramatic accent in a tight urban yard, Parkland Pillar® Birch brings year-round interest and effortless elegance to Southeast Wisconsin gardens. Key Characteristics Form & Size Columnar, upright habit: 30–40 ft tall × 6–7 ft wide Dense branching creates a clean, vertical silhouette Bark & Foliage Smooth, creamy-white bark that stands out against dark evergreens and masonry Bright green, ovate leaves (2–3″ long) with serrated edges Seasonal Interest Spring/Summer: Fresh green...

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Firelight Tidbit Hydrangea

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...

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Purple Coneflower

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...

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Black-eyed Susan

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...

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Butterfly Weed

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...

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Prairie Smoke

Prairie Smoke

Prairie Smoke (Geum triflorum), also known as Old Man’s Whiskers or Three-Flowered Avens, is a charming native perennial prized for its ethereal, wispy seed heads and delicate nodding blooms. A true prairie gem, this low-growing plant brings architectural interest and...

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Spiderwort

Spiderwort

Ohio Spiderwort (Tradescantia ohiensis) is a graceful, clump-forming perennial native to prairies and open woodlands across the Midwest. With its arching, grass-like foliage and delicate clusters of three-petaled violet-blue flowers, Spiderwort adds a soft,...

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