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Sun-Loving Perennials | Olson’s Nursery

Bring Color to Your Sunniest Spaces

Perennials built for full sun deliver dependable color, texture, and structure in the brightest parts of your garden. At Olson’s Nursery in Union Grove, we select and grow sun-ready perennials that handle heat, strong light, and Wisconsin’s changing weather. From long-blooming favorites to pollinator-friendly selections, these plants return year after year with reliable performance and lasting beauty 

Hardy Black-eyed Susan delivers long-lasting yellow blooms and pollinator appeal in full sun

Black-eyed Susan

Floristan White Blazing Star

Black-eyed Susan

Botanical Name:  Rudbeckia hirta

Plant Type:  Perennial

Sunlight:  Full Sun

Height:  24-36"

Spread:  18-24"

Blooms early Summer through early Fall


Cheerful golden-yellow flowers with dark centers that bloom all summer and attract pollinators



Hardy Blazing Star delivers vertical purple flowers and nectar-rich blooms for pollinators

Blazing Star

Floristan White Blazing Star

Black-eyed Susan

Botanical Name:   Liatris spicata

Plant Type:  Perennial

Sunlight:  Full Sun

Height:  24-48"

Spread:  12-18"

Blooms mid to late Summer


Tall spikes of purple flowers that bloom from the top down and attract butterflies and bees

Floristan White Blazing Star features tall white flower spikes with excellent pollinator appeal

Floristan White Blazing Star

Floristan White Blazing Star

Floristan White Blazing Star

Botanical Name:  Liatris spicata

Plant Type:  Perennial

Sunlight:  Full Sun

Height:  30-40"

Spread:  12-18"

Blooms mid to late Summer



Elegant white flower spikes that bloom from the top down and attract butterflies and bees 


Allium ‘Ostara’ delivers early purple blooms and pollinator interest for sunny landscapes

Ornamental Onion

Floristan White Blazing Star

Floristan White Blazing Star

Botanical Name:   Allium ‘Ostara’ 

Plant Type:  Perennial

Sunlight:  Full Sun

Height:  12-18"

Spread:  10-12"

Bloom late Spring


Compact ornamental onion with reddish purple globe flowers that bloom in late spring and attract pollinators 

Plains Coreopsis adds sunny yellow blooms and native charm to full-sun landscapes

Plains Coreopsis

Clove Pink - Dianthus

Plains Coreopsis

Botanical Name:  Coreopsis tinctoria

Plant Type:  Perennial

Sunlight:  Full Sun

Height:  24-36"

Spread:  12-18"

Blooms early Summer through Fall


Bright yellow flowers with rich red centers that bloom all summer 

Sand Coreopsis adds bright yellow blooms and pollinator appeal to sunny gardens

Sand Coreopsis

Clove Pink - Dianthus

Plains Coreopsis

Botanical Name:  Coreopsis lanceolata 

Plant Type:  Perennial

Sunlight:  Full Sun

Height:  12-24"

Spread:  12-18"

Blooms late Spring into early Summer


Bright golden-yellow flowers bloom in early summer on compact, easy-care native plants 

Classic Alaska Shasta Daisy delivers bright white flowers and long-lasting summer color

Alaska Shasta Daisy

Clove Pink - Dianthus

Clove Pink - Dianthus

Botanical Name:   Leucanthemum × superbum ‘Alaska’ 

Plant Type:  Perennial

Sunlight:  Full Sun

Height:  24-36"

Spread:  18-24"

Blooms early Summer through mid-Summer


Classic white daisy flowers with bright yellow centers bloom all summer on sturdy, upright plants 


Fragrant Clove Pink Dianthus brings classic pink blooms and easy care to sunny borders

Clove Pink - Dianthus

Clove Pink - Dianthus

Clove Pink - Dianthus

Botanical Name:  Dianthus caryophyllus

Plant Type:  Perennial

Sunlight:  Full Sun

Height:  12-24"

Spread:  12-18"

Blooms late Spring to early Summer


 Fragrant pink, red, or white flowers with a spicy clove scent bloom above tidy blue-green foliage 

Compact blanket flower with rich red blooms, perfect for sunny, low-maintenance gardens

Blanket Flower - Arizona Red Shades

Blanket Flower - Arizona Red Shades

Blanket Flower - Arizona Red Shades

Botanical Name:  Gaillardia pulchella ‘Red Shades’ 

Plant Type:  Perennial

Sunlight:  Full Sun

Height:  12-18"

Spread:  12-18"

Blooms early Sumer through Fall


Vibrant red daisy-like flowers bloom nonstop in summer and thrive in heat and sun 

Compact Dianthus with striking red flowers, perfect for sunny borders and containers

Rockin Red - Dianthus

Blanket Flower - Arizona Red Shades

Blanket Flower - Arizona Red Shades

Botanical Name:  Dianthus ‘Rockin’ Red’

Plant Type:  Perennial

Sunlight:  Full Sun 

Height:  8-12"

Spread:  10-14"

Blooms late Spring into Summer


Brilliant red flowers bloom early and add bold color to sunny gardens with a compact, tidy habit 

PowWow White coneflower delivers compact growth and bright white flowers all summer

PowWow White Coneflower

Blanket Flower - Arizona Red Shades

PowWow White Coneflower

Botanical Name:   Echinacea purpurea ‘PowWow White’ 

Plant Type:  Perennial

Sunlight:  Full Sun

Height:  18-24"

Spread:  16-20"

Blooms early Summer through Fall


Crisp white petals surround a golden cone, blooming early and continuously to attract pollinators all summer 

Biokovo geranium brings delicate pink blooms and spreading growth to sun or part-shade gardens

Biokovo Geranium

Blanket Flower - Arizona Red Shades

PowWow White Coneflower

Botanical Name:  Geranium × cantabrigiense ‘Biokovo’ 

Plant Type:  Perennial

Sunlight:  Full Light

Height:  6-12"

Spread:  18-24"

Blooms late Spring through early Summer


Low-growing perennial with soft pale pink flowers and fragrant foliage that spreads gently as a groundcover 

Monarda Bee Merry brings cheerful blooms and excellent pollinator value to sunny landscapes

Monarda - Bee Merry

Russian Sage Little Spire

Monarda - Bee Merry

Botanical Name:  Monarda ‘Bee Merry’

Plant Type:  Perennial

Sunlight:  Full Sun

Height:  18-24"

Spread:  18-24"

Blooms early to mid-Summer


Bright rosy-pink flowers bloom in mid-summer, drawing bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds to the garden 

Native blue wild indigo with blue-purple blooms for sunny, pollinator-friendly gardens

Blue Wild Indigo

Russian Sage Little Spire

Monarda - Bee Merry

Botanical Name:  Baptisia australis 

Plant Type:  Perennial

Sunlight:  Full Sun to Light Shade

Height:  3-4'

Spread:  3-4'

Blooms late Spring to early Summer


A tough, native perennial with striking blue flower spikes in spring and attractive foliage all season, blue wild indigo is a dependable, long-lived addition to sunny landscapes



Compact Russian Sage Little Spire delivers soft purple blooms and long-lasting summer color

Russian Sage Little Spire

Russian Sage Little Spire

Russian Sage Little Spire

Botanical Name:  Perovskia atriplicifolia ‘Little Spire’ 

Plant Type:  Perennial

Sunlight:  Full Sun

Height:  2-3'

Spread:  2-3'

Blooms mid-Summer through Fall


A compact Russian sage with airy lavender-blue flowers and silvery foliage, ‘Little Spire’ provides long-lasting color and exceptional drought tolerance 

Hardy hibiscus ‘Luna Pink Swirl’ with large pink and white swirl flowers and red center

Hibiscus - Luna Pink Swirl

Hibiscus - Luna Pink Swirl

Russian Sage Little Spire

Botanical Name: Hibiscus moscheutos ‘Luna Pink Swirl’ 

Plant Type:  Herbaceous perennial 

Sunlight:  Full Sun

Height:  3-4'

Spread:  2-3'

Blooms mid-Summer through early Fall


A bold summer showstopper featuring huge pink-and-white swirl flowers with a deep red eye. This hardy hibiscus brings tropical flair to northern gardens and returns bigger and better each year 

Hardy hibiscus ‘Luna Rose’ with large rose-pink flowers and red eye blooming in summer

Hibiscus - Luna Rose

Hibiscus - Luna Pink Swirl

Hibiscus - Luna Rose

Botanical Name:  Hibiscus moscheutos ‘Luna Rose’ 

Plant Type:  Herbaceous perennial  

Sunlight:  Full Sun

Height:  3-4'

Spread:  2-3'

Blooms mid-Summer through early Fall


A compact, powerhouse bloomer with enormous rose-pink flowers and a rich red eye. This hardy hibiscus brings tropical drama to northern gardens, flowering nonstop through the heat of summer and returning reliably each year 

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Phone:  262.400.3219

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