Some of our favorite plants for the season!
Spotlight Plants
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 vertical accent, exceptional texture, and a dynamic color display, making it perfect for borders, containers, and mixed native plantings in Southeast Wisconsin landscapes. Key Characteristics Foliage & Habit Upright, clump-forming grass reaching 3–4 feet tall and wide. Narrow, arching leaves exhibit a cool blue-green tint that holds color through summer. Densely tufted base provides a tidy mound, ideal for formal or naturalistic settings. Flowering & Seasonal Color Airy flower panicles emerge in July, initially coppery rose, maturing to a deep purple-bronze by mid-August. Panicles stand above the foliage at 4–5 feet,...
Apollo Sugar Maple
Typically, the idea of having a maple tree in a planting bed on the corner of your house or building would be absurd due to the size, but here at Heritage Hill Nursery we did just that. The compact columnar selection of the Apollo Sugar Maple with symmetrical growth...
Moonshadow Wintercreeper Euonymus
The Moonshadow Wintercreeper Euonymus is a versatile, easy-to-grow shrub with striking year-round green and yellow foliage. Rapidly growing to a height of 3 feet and a spread of up to 5 feet, it's ideal as a ground cover or low hedge. Whether you're looking to edge...
Pinktopia Rose
If you're seeking versatile roses that range from spreading and climbing to dwarf and medium-sized varieties, consider the Pinktopia Rose. Contrary to the misconception that roses require expert care, they are incredibly hardy and require minimal maintenance. Ideal...
Becky Shasta Daisy
Perennial gardens often feature a plethora of purple, yellow, and red flowers, but white is frequently missing. The Becky Shasta Daisy fills this gap beautifully, offering a striking contrast and softening the garden's overall look. Its large, classic white blooms...
Phantom Panicle Hydrangea Tree Form
This breathtaking Phantom Panicle Hydrangea serves as a stunning focal point when planted either in a bed or as a standalone feature. Its densely packed, conical-shaped creamy white blooms, which can reach up to 15 inches, emerge in July and gradually transition to a...
Lucky Devil Ninebark
The seasonal interest of the Lucky Devil Ninebark makes this smaller rounded compact shrub a beautiful specimen for a planting bed. Maturing around 3-4’ h x 3-4’ w the Lucky Devil can be used as the focal point or planted in odd numbers for larger design plans. In the...