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...
Columbine
Columbine (Aquilegia canadensis), also known as wild columbine or Eastern red columbine, is a graceful and airy native perennial that brings movement, color, and pollinator activity to spring gardens. With its delicate, nodding flowers in shades of red and yellow,...
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...