Some of our favorite plants for the season!
Spotlight Plants
Plant Spotlight: Happy Face® Hearts Potentilla
Common Name: Happy Face® Hearts PotentillaBloom Time: Late spring through frost (May–October)USDA Zones: 2–7 (exceptionally hardy in Southeast Wisconsin)Mature Size: 2–3 ft. tall × 2–3 ft. wideHabit: Compact, rounded shrubFlower Color: Cheerful yellow to orange blooms with soft red highlights Introduction When many shrubs are finishing their show, Happy Face® Hearts Potentilla is just getting started. Blooming reliably from late spring until the first frost, this tough, sun-loving shrub offers a months-long display of cheerful flowers against tidy green foliage. Known for its resilience, adaptability, and ease of care, it’s one of the most versatile flowering shrubs for Wisconsin gardens. Whether you’re planting a pollinator-friendly border, a foundation accent, or a low-maintenance landscape design, this potentilla delivers season-long color with very little upkeep. Heritage Hill...
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...
Hardy Hibiscus
Hardy Hibiscus, known for its large, tropical-looking flowers, is a showstopper in the garden. The blooms can be up to 12 inches in diameter and come in a range of colors including red, pink, and white. Blooming from mid-summer to fall, Hardy Hibiscus adds a dramatic...
Ornamental Grasses
Ornamental grasses like Miscanthus sinensis bring movement and texture to the garden with their graceful, arching stems and feathery plumes. These grasses are valued for their versatility, adding vertical interest and softening the edges of garden beds. Blooming in...
Sedum
Sedums, also known as stonecrops, are a diverse group of succulent perennials that bring texture and color to the garden. These hardy plants are beloved for their fleshy, water-storing leaves and clusters of star-shaped flowers that bloom in late summer and fall....
Russian Sage
Russian Sage is a stunning addition to any garden, known for its tall, airy spires of lavender-blue flowers and finely cut, aromatic silvery-gray foliage. This perennial blooms from mid-summer to fall, adding a splash of color to your garden during the hottest months....