Welcome to Effinger Garden Center of Belleville, IL

Proudly serving the Metro East & St. Louis for over 40 years.

Rick and Trudy Effinger

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At Effinger’s we are passionate about plants. Since 1979 we have been growing quality plants that work in southern Illinois. We like “new” and “trendy” varieties, but also the tried and true. We represent Proven Winners®, Monrovia® and Greenleaf®; three of the best plant brands in the country. What truly sets us apart from the rest is that most of our inventory is grown here on-site, and the rest is sourced from local growers. Unlike big box stores, we have a deep connection with our community and our customers get to work directly with our mature and knowledgeable staff. Customer service is a priority here at Effinger’s. Because we grow our plants we know the plants. Healthy plants at fair prices.

Effinger Garden Center has been Proven Winner Certified for 20 years!

Unlike big box stores, Effinger’s Garden Center is a local grower and retailer of the popular Proven Winner plants. We grow Proven Winner annuals, perennials and shrubs right here in Belleville. Check out these Proven Winner® plants that have won national attention. Selected for their easy care and excellent performance, at least one needs a spot in your yard this coming spring.

Hydrangea Tuff Stuff

Hydrangea Tuff Stuff Top Fun

Tuff Stuff hydrangeas, also called mountain hydrangeas thrive in the coldest of conditions so flowers will not freeze with late spring frosts. Top Fun has heavy flowering hot pink or vibrant purple, lace-cap flowers on dark blue-green foliage. Best of all the foliage turns lovely shades of burgundy in late summer. 2 – 3′ tall and wide

Switch Grass Totem Pole

Switch Grass Totem Pole

Totem Pole switch grass forms an upright column of steel blue foliage and powdery blue stems. In early fall, the top of the clump explodes with golden seed panicles. The narrow base of the plant makes it an ideal candidate for small spaces in the garden that need height and vertical structure. 6 ft. tall, 2.5 ft. wide. Native

azalea perfecto mundo

Azalea Perfecto Mundo

The Perfecto Mundo series of reblooming azaleas boast large (2-3 inch) double flowers in shades of red, pink, orange, purple and white. Heavy spring bloom, sporadic summer bloom and then loads of flowers late summer through fall. Clean heat tolerant glossy foliage on a compact 2-3 ft plant.

Viburnum Spice Baby

Viburnum Spice Baby

Spice Baby is a compact, deliciously fragrant Korean Spice viburnum. Just 3-5 ft. tall with large pinkish-white spring blooms. Viburnums are cold hardy, heat tolerant, low maintenance and easy to grow. Sun or shade. They also provide food and habitat for songbirds and small wildlife.

Effinger Garden Center Services

From home landscapes and containers, to pots within and around your home – let our expert team here at Effinger’s help you plan and find the perfect combination of plants. Click below to find out more about each of our services!

Landscape Design
Custom Potting

2024 Effinger Workshops

Free, no registration needed. Bring a friend and your questions.

Sunday, March 24th, 2024 at 12:00 Noon

What’s Trending, What’s Troubling, What Works. Sandy Harmon from Spring Meadow Nursery in Grand Haven, Michigan.

Sunday, April 7th, 2024 at 12:00 Noon

Informal meet and greet with Rick, Trudy and the Effinger staff. Annuals, Perennials, Shrubs & Herbs; all the Good Stuff!

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