Some of our favorite plants for the season!
Spotlight Plants
Red Sprite Winterberry
Common Name: Red Sprite WinterberryBloom Time: Inconspicuous white flowers in late spring to early summer (May–June)Fruit Time: Bright red berries from fall through winterUSDA Zones: 3–9 (hardy in Southeastern Wisconsin)Mature Size: 3–5 ft. tall × 3–5 ft. wideHabit: Compact, rounded deciduous hollyFoliage: Glossy green leaves turning yellow in fall; bare stems in winter highlight berries Introduction When the garden landscape turns gray and bare in late fall, Red Sprite Winterberry delivers an unforgettable splash of festive color. This compact shrub is a female cultivar of the native winterberry holly (Ilex verticillata), producing brilliant clusters of red berries that persist well into winter and often through early spring. For Wisconsin gardeners, this means months of vibrant display against snow and evergreens, along with a critical food source for birds when other food is scarce....
Purple Pillar Hibiscus Rose of Sharon
Common Name: Purple Pillar Rose of SharonBloom Time: Mid to late summer (July–September)USDA Zones: 5–9Mature Size: 10–16 ft tall, 4–5 ft wide Introduction In the midsummer garden, when many perennials have finished flowering, the Purple Pillar® Hibiscus bursts to...
Cheyenne Sky Switchgrass
Cheyenne Sky Switchgrass, Panicum virgatum ‘Cheyenne Sky’, is a standout native ornamental grass prized for its striking blue-green foliage and magnificent plumes that shift from coppery rose to purplish bronze in mid to late summer. This cultivar offers a stunning...
Parkland Pillar® Birch
If you’re seeking a stately, space-saving specimen for your landscape, look no further than Parkland Pillar® Birch. This columnar form of Asian white birch was selected for its remarkably narrow habit—reaching just 6–7 feet wide at maturity—paired with the lustrous...
Firelight Tidbit Hydrangea
Firelight™ Tidbit® is a stunning panicle hydrangea that packs all the drama of larger varieties into a compact, 2–3-foot tall and wide habit—making it perfect for small gardens, mixed borders, and container plantings. Bred by Proven Winners®, this shrub dazzles with...
Purple Coneflower
Purple Coneflower, Echinacea purpurea, is an iconic North American perennial celebrated for its large, daisy-like blooms and sturdy, upright habit. Blooming from early summer into fall, its rosy-purple petals surround a prominent, spiky central cone—both a visual...
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...