Some of our favorite plants for the season!
Spotlight Plants
Columbine
Columbine (Aquilegia canadensis), also known as wild columbine or Eastern red columbine, is a graceful and airy native perennial that brings movement, color, and pollinator activity to spring gardens. With its delicate, nodding flowers in shades of red and yellow, Columbine is one of the first native wildflowers to bloom in Wisconsin gardens each year. This charming plant is a Wisconsin native, commonly found in woodlands, open slopes, and rocky outcrops. It’s well-adapted to local conditions and thrives in partial shade, making it ideal for woodland gardens, naturalized borders, or even shady spots under trees where other plants might struggle. Columbine blooms in mid-to-late spring, producing spurred, bell-shaped flowers that seem to dance in the breeze. The flowers hang gracefully from slender stems and have a unique shape that draws in hummingbirds and long-tongued bees. Their...
Ornamental Kale
Ornamental Kale is a popular choice for fall gardens, known for its colorful, ruffled leaves that add texture and visual interest. While not typically grown for consumption, Ornamental Kale provides a striking display in shades of purple, pink, white, and green. It...
Witch Hazel
Witch Hazel is a unique shrub or small tree known for its late-fall blooms and fragrant flowers. The yellow, spider-like flowers appear in October and November, providing a splash of color when most other plants have finished blooming. Witch Hazel is also valued for...
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemums, or mums, are a beloved fall flower known for their vibrant colors and long-lasting blooms. These perennials come in a wide range of shapes and sizes, from cushion mums to spider mums, and bloom in shades of yellow, red, pink, purple, and white. Mums...
Aster
Asters are a quintessential fall flower, known for their daisy-like blooms in shades of purple, pink, blue, and white. These perennials provide a burst of color when many other plants are winding down for the season. Blooming from late summer through fall, Asters are...
Japanese Anemone
Japanese Anemone, also known as Anemone hupehensis, is a charming perennial that adds a touch of elegance to the late summer and fall garden. Its delicate, cup-shaped flowers bloom in shades of pink, white, and lavender, held aloft on tall, wiry stems that sway...
Autumn Joy Sedum
Autumn Joy Sedum, formerly known as Sedum 'Herbstfreude,' is a reliable and attractive perennial that brings color to the garden from late summer into fall. Its fleshy, succulent leaves are topped with large, flat clusters of star-shaped flowers that transition from...