Some of our favorite plants for the season!
Spotlight Plants
Prairie Smoke
Prairie Smoke (Geum triflorum), also known as Old Man’s Whiskers or Three-Flowered Avens, is a charming native perennial prized for its ethereal, wispy seed heads and delicate nodding blooms. A true prairie gem, this low-growing plant brings architectural interest and early-season color to rock gardens, borders, and naturalized landscapes. In Southeast Wisconsin, its spring performance and wildlife value make it a must-have for gardeners seeking both beauty and ecological benefit. Key Characteristics Blooming Period Flowers appear in mid-to-late spring (May–June). Each stem bears three pendulous, bell-shaped blossoms that transition from rosy pink buds to soft lavender-pink petals. Foliage & Habit Basal clump of finely cut, fern-like leaves (4–6″ tall). Flower stalks rise 8–12″ above the foliage, creating a veil of blooms. After flowering, the reflexed sepals and elongated styles...
Kodiak Red Diervilla Honeysuckle
Kodiak Red Diervilla Honeysuckle is a hardy plant to put anywhere. Don't worry about how much light it gets, because it doesn't mind full shade or full sun. The leaves are tinted red, and you'll get yellow flowers for all your local pollinators. Coming in at 4' tall...
Coral Crème Drop Phlox
Coral Crème Drop Phlox is a gorgeous long blooming variety of the most mildew-resistant Phlox to date. Growing to about 2' x 2' at maturity, when given full sun, the fragrant coral blooms with dark green leaves would make a perfect addition to any perennial garden....
Hakuro Nishiki Willow Tree
Hakuro Nishiki Willow Tree doesn't really mind what kind of soil you put it in, so long as it's well drained and fertile. With a max height of 6' and a spread of 7' this tree can fit most anywhere. It won the Award of Garden Merit for its beauty and grace throughout...
Snippet Lime Weigela
Snippet Lime Weigela is a wonderful pink flowering shrub. You won't need to deadhead or prune if you don't want to, as it blooms on old and new wood alike in late spring and again in late summer to early fall. It grows easily in most soils and deer and rabbits won't...
Cheyenne Spirit Coneflower
Cheyenne Spirit Coneflower is an award-winning flower known for its incredible depth and range of colors, but perhaps more importantly its low water needs. It likes drier soils that aren't extremely fertile. It's great for wildflower gardens, or any area you want to...
Techny Arborvitae
Techny Arborvitae is a beautiful evergreen tree, perfect for creating privacy and borders in a yard. It is 15' in height and 8' wide at maturity. It tolerates wet conditions but doesn't like to be dry. You won't need to worry about wind too much either, as it stands...