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...
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...
Berry White Hydrangea Tree
Berry White Hydrangea Tree is a hydrangea unlike many others. It will stand at 7' tall at maturity with a 5' spread full of breathtakingly large colored flowers. The particular hue you get will depend on soil and climate, just like any other hydrangea, but these will...
Kodiak Orange Diervilla Honeysuckle
Kodiak Orange Diervilla Honeysuckle is just like the red and black varieties, but with orange-tinted leaves. It can handle just about anything you put it in, and just about anything nature can throw at it. Use it to stabilize your soils, or to attract some friendly...
Kodiak Black Diervilla Honeysuckle
Kodiak Black Diervilla Honeysuckle is just like the red variety, but with purple tinted leaves. Plant it and forget, until it blooms. Don't worry about light regimes, this plant can thrive in full sun or full shade. If you need a spot filled that can't support...