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| April 1, 2024

Rome in Red Lenten Rose (Helleborus ‘Rome in Red’)

Shade-loving early blooms! Why we Love it:Among perennials that perform well in Wisconsin, Lenten Roses fill a special niche. They bloom in late winter, as early as March! With appropriate protection from wind, they maintain evergreen foliage that can be enjoyed through the winter months! Additionally, these shade loving beauties flower well where many other […]

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Plants

| February 1, 2023

Sem False Spirea (Sorbaria sorbifolia ‘Sem’)

A Compact Shrub with Vivid Color! Why We Love It:Sem False Spirea is truly a work of art. This compact shrub has fern-like foliage that emerges with rich shades of pink and red that fade to a bright chartreuse. It blooms in the summer with showy white plumes of flowers, and in the fall, its […]

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Plants

| February 1, 2022

Summer Beauty Allium (Allium tanguticum ‘Summer Beauty’)

Bursts of Color that Won’t Get Eaten!  Hardiness Range: 4 to 9 Height: 10” – 20” Spread: 10” – 18” Exposure: Full Sun to Part Shade Flower Color: Lavender-Pink Why We Love It:Summer Beauty Allium adds an interesting splash of color to any midwestern garden. This ornamental perennial in the onion family produces unique 2-inch […]

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