Some of our favorite plants for the season!
Spotlight Plants
Arnold Promise Witch Hazel
Common Name: Arnold Promise Witch HazelBloom Time: Late winter to early spring (February–March)USDA Zones: 5–8 (hardy in Southeastern Wisconsin)Mature Size: 12–15 ft. tall × 10–12 ft. wideHabit: Vase-shaped, multi-stemmed shrubFlower Color: Bright yellow, fragrant, ribbon-like petals Introduction When most of the garden is still asleep under a blanket of snow, Arnold Promise Witch Hazel wakes up the landscape with a burst of sunshine-yellow blooms. One of the earliest flowering shrubs for Southeastern Wisconsin, it brings color, fragrance, and hope to late winter when gardeners need it most. Its ribbon-like petals unfurl on bare branches, often when snow is still on the ground, and perfume the air with a sweet, spicy scent. This cultivar is part of the hybrid group Hamamelis × intermedia and is celebrated for its showy late-winter flowers, strong cold hardiness, and reliable garden...
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...
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...
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...
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,...