Some of our favorite plants for the season!
Spotlight Plants
Plant Spotlight: Happy Face® Hearts Potentilla
Common Name: Happy Face® Hearts PotentillaBloom Time: Late spring through frost (May–October)USDA Zones: 2–7 (exceptionally hardy in Southeast Wisconsin)Mature Size: 2–3 ft. tall × 2–3 ft. wideHabit: Compact, rounded shrubFlower Color: Cheerful yellow to orange blooms with soft red highlights Introduction When many shrubs are finishing their show, Happy Face® Hearts Potentilla is just getting started. Blooming reliably from late spring until the first frost, this tough, sun-loving shrub offers a months-long display of cheerful flowers against tidy green foliage. Known for its resilience, adaptability, and ease of care, it’s one of the most versatile flowering shrubs for Wisconsin gardens. Whether you’re planting a pollinator-friendly border, a foundation accent, or a low-maintenance landscape design, this potentilla delivers season-long color with very little upkeep. Heritage Hill...
Butterfly Weed
Butterfly Weed is a stunning perennial native to North America, perfect for Southeast Wisconsin gardens. Known for its vibrant orange blooms, this plant attracts a variety of pollinators, including butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds. Blooming from late spring through...
Coral Bells
Coral Bells are versatile perennials known for their stunning foliage and delicate flower spikes. These plants come in a variety of colors, including shades of green, burgundy, silver, and purple, making them a fantastic choice for adding texture and color to your...
Purple Coneflower
Purple Coneflower is a beloved perennial that is perfect for Southeast Wisconsin gardens. This hardy plant features large, daisy-like flowers with striking purple petals and prominent, spiky orange centers. Blooming from midsummer to fall, Purple Coneflower adds...
Little Bluestem
Little Bluestem is a native ornamental grass that brings year-round interest to Wisconsin gardens. This grass is prized for its slender, upright form and beautiful blue-green foliage that turns a striking red-orange in the fall. Little Bluestem also produces fluffy,...
Blue Star Amsonia
Blue Star Amsonia is a stunning perennial that thrives in the temperate climate of Southeast Wisconsin. This plant is known for its lovely clusters of star-shaped blue flowers that bloom in late spring to early summer, providing a striking contrast against its narrow,...
Jack Frost Brunnera
Jack Frost Brunnera is admired for its beautiful heart-shaped leaves that appear dusted with frost, thanks to their silvery overlay and pronounced green veins. During May, it produces delicate sprays of tiny blue flowers that closely resemble forget-me-nots, adding a...