Perennials for shade


It doesn't have to be just hostas, there are many great plants to choose from. For the most severe shady areas, these plants will usually do fine. If you have some bright light during the day in your planting location, consider semi-shade perennials too!                                               
 
Scientific name Common name
Aconitum fischeri Monkshood
Ajuga reptens Bugleweed
Amsonia tabernaemontana Willow amsonia
Convallaria majalis Lily of the valley
Cornus canadensis Bunchberry
Dicentra Bleeding heart
Dodecatheon meadia Shooting star
Ferns Ferns
Helleborus niger Christmas rose
Hosta Plantain lily
Lobelia cardinalis Cardinal flower
Mertensia virginica Virginia bluebell
Myosotis Forget-me-not
Polygonatum odoratum Solomon's seal
Thalictrum adiantumfolium Meadow rue
Trillium grandiflorum White trillium

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