Hosta

Explore the diverse world of Hosta, featuring a plethora of varieties with stunning foliage and vibrant flowers. Hostas offer endless possibilities for shade gardens, known for resilience and adaptability.

Lamiastrum

Meet Herman’s Pride Lamiastrum, a beloved shade-loving ground cover adorned with variegated foliage and cheerful yellow flowers. This low-maintenance perennial thrives in partial to full shade, ideal for underplanting trees or filling in gaps in shady borders.

Brunnera

Introduce enchanting blue spring flowers and silver-veined foliage to your garden with Brunnera varieties like Jack Frost and Alexander’s Great. These shade-tolerant perennials are prized for beauty and durability, making them popular choices for woodland gardens and shady borders.

Lungwort

Embrace the beauty of Lungwort, a resilient spring-blooming perennial featuring silver-spotted foliage and captivating raspberry-red flowers. Valued for early bloom time and deer resistance, Lungwort adds interest to shady borders.

Lily of the Valley

Adorn your garden with the elegance of Lily of the Valley, a charming ground cover boasting white bell-like flowers. This classic shade-loving perennial is prized for its sweet fragrance and delicate blooms.

Ligularia

Witness the striking presence of Ligularia, characterized by bold foliage and spikes of bright yellow flowers reaching impressive heights in the shade. This dramatic perennial commands attention, thriving in woodland gardens and damp areas.

Variegated Bishop’s Weed

Uncover the beauty of Variegated Bishop’s Weed, an excellent shady ground cover adding texture and visual interest to your garden. This fast-growing perennial forms a dense carpet of variegated foliage, suppressing weeds and tolerating dry shade.

Barrenwort

Meet Barrenwort, a shade-loving perennial boasting heart-shaped leaves and striking yellow and red flowers. This resilient plant thrives in the dappled shade of woodland gardens, providing texture and color in early spring.

Ferns

Dive into the diverse world of ferns, ranging from evergreen to deciduous varieties and spanning various heights. Valued for graceful fronds and lush foliage, ferns add texture and beauty to any landscape.

Caring for Your Shade Garden

In shade gardening, varying degrees of shade exist. In some cases, shading from surrounding plants can lead to dry conditions. Consider thinning plants to escape deep shade and watering more often for established plants, especially if protected by larger plants.

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