Some of our favorite plants for the season!
Spotlight Plants
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 mixed borders, offering up months of bright color from mid-summer into fall. Renowned for its adaptability and low-maintenance habits, Black-eyed Susan is a must-have for Southeast Wisconsin gardeners seeking long-lasting bloom, wildlife value, and ease of care. Key Characteristics Bloom Time & Flowers Flowers appear from July through October, peaking in late summer Each 2–3″ bloom features a contrasting dark cone (“eye”) encircled by 8–12 golden rays Flowers open sequentially, keeping the plant in continuous bloom for weeks Foliage & Habit Erect stems reach 2–3 ft tall, supporting blooms well above foliage Leaves...
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...
Raspberry Wine Bee Balm
Looking for a showy plant that attracts wildlife to your garden? The red blooms of the Raspberry Wine Bee Balm often attract hummingbirds, butterflies and bees during the months of July and August. If planted in well-draining soil and given plenty of sun, this...
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...