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Perennials for semi-shade


If the location in question gets some filtered light throughout the day, you can choose semi-shade perennials such as these. Having just a little light greatly expands your plant possibilities. Check out our recommendations for shade perennials too!                                              
 
Scientific name Common name
Ageratum houstonianum Floss flower
Anchusa italica Anchusa
Anemone hupehensis Japanese anemone
Aquilegia Columbine
Asperula odorata Sweet woodruff
Astilbe chinensis Pumila Spirea
Aubretia detoidea Common aubrieta
Belamcanda chinensis Blackberry lily
Bergenia cordifolia Heartleaf bergenia
Campanula Bellflower
Catharanthus roseus Periwinkle
Chelone lyonii Pink turtlehead
Cimicifuga racemosa Bugbane
Corydalis lutea Golden bleeding heart
Cyclamen Cyclamen
Cymbalaria muralis Kenilworth ivy
Cyperus alternifolius Umbrella plant
Dicentra cucullaria Dutchman's breeches
Dichondra Ponysfoot
Digitalis purpurea Common foxglove
Doronicum plantagineum Leopardbane
Exacum affine Persian violet
Globularia cordifolia Globe daisy
Hedychium coccineum Ginger lily
Hemerocallis Daylilies
Heracleum maximum Cow's parsnip
Heuchera sanguinea Coral bells
Iris kaempferi Japanese iris
Lobelia cardinalis Cardinalflower
Monarda didyma Bee balm
Primula Primrose
Pulmonaria saccharata Lungwort
Rehmannia elata Chinese foxglove
Rudbeckia hirta Blackeyed Susan
Silene caroliniana Catchfly
Thymus Thyme
Trollius chinensis Chinese globeflower
Vinca rosea Periwinkle

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