Hostas Known for their lush foliage and subtle flowers, hostas thrive in shady conditions. While the flowers are delicate and often lavender or white, it’s the stunning variety of leaves that makes them a standout in shaded areas.
Astilbe Astilbe produces feathery, plume-like flowers in shades of pink, red, white, or purple. They love moist, shaded spots and can create a dramatic, colorful contrast against dark foliage.
Bleeding Heart (Dicentra) This plant has unique, heart-shaped flowers that dangle from arching stems. They bloom in spring or early summer and can add a touch of romance and whimsy to a shady garden.
Coral Bells (Heuchera) Coral Bells are known for their colorful foliage, ranging from deep purple to bright lime green. Their small, bell-shaped flowers in shades of pink, white, or red appear in late spring or early summer, and they add texture and contrast to shady spots.
– Columbine (Aquilegia) Columbines have delicate, nodding flowers in various colors, including purple, blue, pink, and yellow. These perennials are perfect for shady areas and attract pollinators like bees and hummingbirds. –
Lungwort (Pulmonaria) Lungwort is an early-blooming perennial with spotted or silver-dappled leaves. The flowers range from pink to blue and appear in early spring, providing an early source of color in shady garden spaces.
Foamflower (Tiarella) Foamflower offers delicate, foamy clusters of tiny white or pink flowers, rising above attractive, lobed foliage.