Plant of the Week: Cornus alternifolia
Plant of the Week! A striking tree in every season, Cornus alternifolia, Pagoda Dogwood, is the only Wisconsin Dogwood with alternate leaves.... Learn More
Plant of the Week – Erythronium albidum
Plant of the Week! It’s a special time in southern Wisconsin: now that the snow is gone, spring ephemerals are starting to... Learn More
Plant of the Week: Pulsatilla patens
Plant of the Week! The Silkie Bantam of the plant world, Pulsatilla patens, Eastern Pasqueflower, is short in stature and has downy... Learn More
Plant of the Week – Geum triflorum
Plant of the Week! One of the first spring green plants you’re likely to see in a native garden is Geum triflorum,... Learn More
Plant of the Week – Caltha palustris
Plant of the Week! Spring is officially here, and with it come the ephemeral native flowers that you must be quick to... Learn More
Plant of the Week: Carya cordiformis
Plant of the Week! Most people are familiar with Carya ovata, Shagbark Hickory, but Carya cordiformis, Bitternut Hickory, is actually more widespread.... Learn More
Plant of the Week: Mitchella repens
Plant of the Week! By this time in the season, a lot of people are craving sunshine and green plants. This is... Learn More
Plant of the Week: Monarda fistulosa
Plant of the Week! When considering winter interest in your landscape, don’t underestimate the potential of perennials. Many native forbs and grasses... Learn More
Plant of the Week – Wisconsin’s Carnivorous Plants!
Plant of the Week! Introducing Wisconsin’s carnivorous plants! Our state is home to 14 species in four genera and includes Sundews, Butterwort,... Learn More
Plant of the Week: Birches for Winter Interest
Plant of the Week! Birches are a classic choice for winter landscape interest, especially Betula papyrifera (Paper Birch) and B. nigra, River... Learn More