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...
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,...
Blue Star Amsonia
Blue Star Amsonia is a stunning perennial that thrives in the temperate climate of Southeast Wisconsin. This plant is known for its lovely clusters of star-shaped blue flowers that bloom in late spring to early summer, providing a striking contrast against its narrow,...
Jack Frost Brunnera
Jack Frost Brunnera is admired for its beautiful heart-shaped leaves that appear dusted with frost, thanks to their silvery overlay and pronounced green veins. During May, it produces delicate sprays of tiny blue flowers that closely resemble forget-me-nots, adding a...
Karl Foerster Feather Reed Grass
Karl Foerster Feather Reed Grass is a striking ornamental grass that offers year-round interest with its tall, slender form and feathery plumes that emerge in early summer. It grows quickly in spring, reaching heights of up to 5 feet, and its upright, clumping habit...