Some of our favorite plants for the season!
Spotlight Plants
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 of color to butterfly gardens, prairie restorations, and mixed borders from late spring through summer. Beyond its ornamental value, Butterfly Weed is indispensable for monarch butterflies—their larvae feed exclusively on milkweeds—making it a cornerstone species for wildlife-friendly landscapes in Southeast Wisconsin. Key Characteristics Flower & Bloom Time Showy umbels of 10–50 bright orange to reddish-orange flowers Blooms from late May through July, with potential for rebloom under ideal conditions Fragrant nectar guides attract a host of butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds Foliage & Form Erect, clump-forming...
Spilled Wine Weigela
Spilled Wine® Weigela is a bold, low-growing shrub known for its rich, deep purple foliage and vibrant pink flowers that attract attention — and pollinators — all season long. Compact, colorful, and easy to grow, this weigela is a fantastic option for anyone looking...
Tropical Sunset Lenten Rose
Tropical Sunset Lenten Rose is a bold and beautiful perennial that brings unexpected color to the early spring garden. With striking blooms in shades of yellow, burgundy, and deep red, this variety adds a touch of the exotic — right when most of your landscape is...
Karen Azalea
Karen Azalea is a spring-blooming shrub that delivers a beautiful burst of color just as your garden is waking up for the season. Known for its vibrant lavender-pink flowers and compact, rounded habit, this deciduous azalea is a favorite for foundation plantings,...
Amsonia Blue Ice
Blue Ice Amsonia is a beautiful and dependable perennial that brings cool blue tones to the spring garden. With star-shaped flowers that bloom in mid to late spring and soft green foliage that turns golden in the fall, this plant offers multi-season interest with very...
Scentara Double Blue Lilac
Scentara Double Blue Lilac is a standout spring-blooming shrub known for its intensely fragrant, double-petaled blooms in soft lavender-blue tones. This hybrid lilac not only offers beautiful early-season color but also fills the garden with that classic lilac scent...
Pine Trees
Pine Trees are a diverse group of evergreens that add year-round beauty and structure to the garden. Known for their needle-like leaves and distinctive cones, Pine Trees come in a variety of shapes and sizes, from towering giants to compact shrubs. Their evergreen...