Some of our favorite plants for the season!
Spotlight Plants
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, naturalistic touch to borders, cottage gardens, and native-plant landscapes. This spring-to-early-summer bloomer not only provides weeks of color but also attracts bees and butterflies, making it a valuable addition for gardeners seeking both beauty and biodiversity. Key Characteristics Flowering Blooms from late May through July Flowers open in the morning and often close by afternoon Petals: three broad, triangular, violet-blue with yellow stamens Foliage & Habit Basal clumps of narrow, arching leaves (12–24″ tall) Grass-like blades folded along the midrib, giving an elegant, upright texture Mature clump spreads to about...
Puffer Fish Hydrangea-bush
Think of the Puffer Fish hydrangea as a bigger, more puffed up version of the Bobo hydrangea, with fluffy white blooms that adorn the plant from early summer through early fall. When planted in an area that receives at least 6+ hours of sun daily, this hydrangea can...
Summerific Cranberry Crush Hibiscus
In need of an eye-catching perennial in your planting beds that will sure draw attention? The large deep red color of the Summerific Cranberry Crush hibiscus flowers will do just that. When planting, be sure to give this beauty room to grow as this upright tops off...
Purple Pillar Rose of Sharon
Truly a unique variety of Rose of Sharon is the Purple Pillar. Unlike other Rose of Sharon plants, this one naturally grows as a narrow column instead of a wide, spreading plant. With heights topping off between 12-16' and widths around 4' building a privacy screen or...
Popstar Hydrangea
Wanting to make a big, colorful impact to your landscape, the Pop Star Hydrangea does just that. This season-long reblooming flower power with its large lacecap blooms not only brings unique texture, it will also attract bees, butterflies, and other garden...
Aunt Dee Wisteria
Have a pergola, trellis, retaining wall or fence line in full sun that is need of some color? Why not try an Aunt Dee Wisteria vine. Being one of the hardiest of all wisterias, this vine features coppery-bronze foliage that will turn green and later, yellow. Stunning...
Fountains of Rouge Sweetspire
Wanting to add something native that attracts butterflies, feeds and protects the birds, is deer resistant and provides season-long interest? Look no further than the Fountains of Rouge Sweetspire. This 3' h x 4' w medium-sized beauty with deep green, leathery...