Some of our favorite plants for the season!
Spotlight Plants
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 still shaking off winter. As part of the Helleborus x hybridus group, Tropical Sunset is a late winter to early spring bloomer that thrives in shady spots and offers long-lasting color at a time when few other plants are in flower. Its blooms are cup-shaped and gently nodding, each one uniquely patterned like a watercolor painting. You’ll see petals streaked, speckled, or banded in rich sunset tones, with every plant offering a slightly different show. In Southeast Wisconsin, this Lenten Rose typically blooms from March into early May, depending on the weather. It’s one of the very first perennials to flower, often blooming...
Daylily
Daylilies are a gardener’s favorite due to their hardiness and vibrant, trumpet-shaped flowers that bloom in a stunning array of colors including yellow, orange, and red. These perennials are incredibly versatile, thriving in a variety of soil conditions and requiring...
Butterfly Bush
The Butterfly Bush is a beloved addition to any garden, known for its long spikes of fragrant flowers that bloom in a range of colors including purple, pink, white, and yellow. These vibrant flowers attract a variety of pollinators, especially butterflies, making it a...
Butterfly Weed
Butterfly Weed is a stunning perennial native to North America, perfect for Southeast Wisconsin gardens. Known for its vibrant orange blooms, this plant attracts a variety of pollinators, including butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds. Blooming from late spring through...
Coral Bells
Coral Bells are versatile perennials known for their stunning foliage and delicate flower spikes. These plants come in a variety of colors, including shades of green, burgundy, silver, and purple, making them a fantastic choice for adding texture and color to your...
Purple Coneflower
Purple Coneflower is a beloved perennial that is perfect for Southeast Wisconsin gardens. This hardy plant features large, daisy-like flowers with striking purple petals and prominent, spiky orange centers. Blooming from midsummer to fall, Purple Coneflower adds...
Little Bluestem
Little Bluestem is a native ornamental grass that brings year-round interest to Wisconsin gardens. This grass is prized for its slender, upright form and beautiful blue-green foliage that turns a striking red-orange in the fall. Little Bluestem also produces fluffy,...