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...
Double Play Big Bang Spirea
Double Play Big Bang Spirea is a great flowering shrub. Give it full sun and a well-drained soil and it will do wonders. The leaves start orange in spring and transition to yellow as summer approaches, when it grows beautiful pink blooms. Growing to 3’ tall and 3’...
Walker Siberian Peashrub
New to the garden center is the Walker Siberian Peashrub. Only growing up to 10’ T and 4’ W this smaller deciduous weeping tree makes a statement with its delicate fern-like leaves and yellow pea-like flowers in the spring. The adaptability for handling cold weather,...
Little Gold Star Rudbeckia
Little Gold Star Rudbeckia, commonly known as black-eyed susan, blooms from midsummer to early fall in a vibrant shade of golden yellow. It grows extremely well but try to give it full sun for the best flowers, but if not, it doesn't mind some slight shade. These...
Full Speed A Hedge American Pillar Arborvitae
The rapid growth 3 foot per year growth rate and dense branching of the Full Speed A Hedge American Pillar Arborvitae is sure to be a hit amongst customers looking for quick privacy or windbreaking solutions. The mature height can get up to 20 feet tall by up to 5...
Gracillimus Maiden Grass
Gracillimus Maiden Grass is a wonderful ornamental to have for your collection. They flower purple in late summer, which transitions to silver as the seasons change. They do best in fertile well drained soil, so try to avoid excess moisture when you can. When fully...
Amber Jubilee Ninebark
Amber Jubilee Ninebark are fast growing shrubs perfect for any landscape. It will mature to a size of 6' by 5' for a splash of color in the garden. This shrub does best in a well-draining soil and does not like to be too wet. They are a favorite of most butterflies...