Some of our favorite plants for the season!
Spotlight Plants
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 vertical accent, exceptional texture, and a dynamic color display, making it perfect for borders, containers, and mixed native plantings in Southeast Wisconsin landscapes. Key Characteristics Foliage & Habit Upright, clump-forming grass reaching 3–4 feet tall and wide. Narrow, arching leaves exhibit a cool blue-green tint that holds color through summer. Densely tufted base provides a tidy mound, ideal for formal or naturalistic settings. Flowering & Seasonal Color Airy flower panicles emerge in July, initially coppery rose, maturing to a deep purple-bronze by mid-August. Panicles stand above the foliage at 4–5 feet,...
Red Twig Dogwood
Red Twig Dogwood is a deciduous shrub known for its striking red stems that provide vibrant color in the winter landscape. In addition to its colorful stems, Red Twig Dogwood produces clusters of white flowers in the spring and white berries in the summer, adding...
Paperbark Maple
Paperbark Maple is a small, ornamental tree known for its stunning exfoliating bark and vibrant fall foliage. The bark peels away in thin, papery layers, revealing cinnamon-colored underbark, which provides year-round interest. In the fall, the tree's leaves turn...
Winterberry
Winterberry is a deciduous holly known for its bright red berries that persist throughout the winter, adding a splash of color to the garden when most other plants are dormant. The berries provide a valuable food source for birds and wildlife, making Winterberry an...
Coral Bells
Coral Bells, also known as Heuchera, are prized for their stunning foliage and delicate, bell-shaped flowers. These perennials come in a variety of leaf colors, including shades of green, burgundy, bronze, and silver, adding year-round interest to the garden. In the...
Pansies
Pansies are beloved for their cheerful, multi-colored blooms and ability to thrive in cooler temperatures. These hardy annuals are perfect for fall gardens, adding vibrant splashes of color in shades of purple, yellow, blue, and white. Pansies are also known for 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...