Sisson's Peony Gardens

United States historic place


Sisson's Peony Gardens
U.S. National Register of Historic Places


Location	207 N. Main St. Rosendale, Wisconsin
Coordinates	43°48′34″N 88°40′32″W / 43.80944°N 88.67554°W / 43.80944; -88.67554
NRHP reference No.	06001193
Added to NRHP	December 22, 2006

Sisson's Peony Gardens is located in Rosendale, Wisconsin. The site was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2006.^[1]

History

Wilbur Sisson began growing peony plants in his sister's yard after his retirement in 1918.^[2] Sisson found success in selling the plants and expanded the gardens. In 2005, the Rosendale Historical Society purchased the site.

Images

Peonies along sidewalk in 2014
Yard during 2014 bloom

References

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Sisson's Peony Gardens.

^ "Sisson's Peony Gardens". Landmark Hunter.com. Retrieved February 16, 2012.
^ "Sisson's Peony Gardens". Wisconsin Historical Society. Retrieved February 16, 2012.