Some of our favorite plants for the season!
Spotlight Plants
Ironweed
Common Name: Prairie IronweedBloom Time: Late summer (August–September)USDA Zones: 3–9Mature Size: 4–6 ft tall × 2–3 ft wide Introduction As summer wanes and many garden perennials begin to fade, Prairie Ironweed emerges in glorious purples, casting tall, wispy plumes of nectar-rich flowerheads atop sturdy stems. A true native of Midwestern prairies, Vernonia fasciculata brings vertical interest, wildlife value, and late-season drama to South East Wisconsin landscapes. In this spotlight, we’ll delve into its natural history, cultural needs, care guidelines, and inspiring landscape uses—everything you need to showcase Ironweed at Heritage Hill Nursery from August 22 through August 31. Origins and Description Native to prairies, meadows, and streambanks of the central and eastern United States, Prairie Ironweed has long been prized for its hardiness and bold form. Unlike its cousin,...
Tropical Sunset Lenten Rose
Tropical Sunset Lenten Rose is a bold and beautiful perennial that brings unexpected color to the early spring garden. With striking blooms in shades of yellow, burgundy, and deep red, this variety adds a touch of the exotic — right when most of your landscape is...
Karen Azalea
Karen Azalea is a spring-blooming shrub that delivers a beautiful burst of color just as your garden is waking up for the season. Known for its vibrant lavender-pink flowers and compact, rounded habit, this deciduous azalea is a favorite for foundation plantings,...
Amsonia Blue Ice
Blue Ice Amsonia is a beautiful and dependable perennial that brings cool blue tones to the spring garden. With star-shaped flowers that bloom in mid to late spring and soft green foliage that turns golden in the fall, this plant offers multi-season interest with very...
Scentara Double Blue Lilac
Scentara Double Blue Lilac is a standout spring-blooming shrub known for its intensely fragrant, double-petaled blooms in soft lavender-blue tones. This hybrid lilac not only offers beautiful early-season color but also fills the garden with that classic lilac scent...
Pine Trees
Pine Trees are a diverse group of evergreens that add year-round beauty and structure to the garden. Known for their needle-like leaves and distinctive cones, Pine Trees come in a variety of shapes and sizes, from towering giants to compact shrubs. Their evergreen...
Evergreen Magnolia
Evergreen Magnolia, also known as Southern Magnolia, is a majestic tree known for its large, glossy leaves and fragrant, creamy-white flowers. This evergreen tree adds year-round beauty to the garden with its striking foliage and blooms. In the winter, the deep green...