Category Archives: Plant of the Month
Hetzi Juniper: Structure, Style, and Strength for Every Season
When it comes to landscape plants that deliver year-round color, form, and durability, few evergreens perform as consistently as the Hetzi Juniper (Juniperus […]
Continue readingSedum Autumn Joy – A Dramatic Fall Perennial
When it comes to adding long-lasting color, texture, and dependability to your landscape, few plants perform as reliably as Sedum ‘Autumn Joy’. This […]
Continue readingAsters: Late-Season Stars for Your Garden
When much of the garden starts winding down, asters step into the spotlight. These hardy, daisy-like perennials bloom in late summer through fall, […]
Continue readingLigularia ‘Little Rocket’: Bold Color and Texture for Moist Shade Gardens
Ligularia ‘Little Rocket’ is a compact perennial with bold foliage and eye-catching yellow flower spikes. It brings drama to shade gardens. Its large, […]
Continue readingLiatris: The Native Beauty That Attracts Pollinators and Turns Heads
If you’re looking to add color, movement, and pollinator appeal to your landscape, look no further than Liatris—a hardy, upright perennial that thrives […]
Continue readingPeonies – Timeless Elegance in Every Bloom
Few plants capture the spirit of late spring quite like the peony. With their lush blooms, heady fragrance, and timeless charm, peonies are […]
Continue readingSoft, Silver, and Surprisingly Tough: Lamb’s Ear in the Wisconsin Landscape
Lamb’s Ear (Stachys byzantina) adds texture and softness to gardens with its velvety, silver-gray foliage. Its leaves look and feel like a lamb’s […]
Continue readingPagoda Dogwood – A Graceful Native Understory Tree
The pagoda dogwood (Cornus alternifolia) is a unique and graceful understory tree with a special place in Wisconsin landscapes. As a native species, […]
Continue readingBeauty and Benefits of the Cinnamon Fern
The cinnamon fern (Osmundastrum cinnamomeum) is a fascinating and versatile plant that adds beauty and functionality to gardens and natural landscapes. Native to […]
Continue readingThe Beauty of Astilbe: Varieties and Vibrant Colors for Your Garden
Astilbe, a shade-loving perennial, is a favorite among gardeners for its feathery plumes of flowers and lush, fern-like foliage. Known for its ability […]
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