Shade Loving Perennials

Zone 4

H:35" x W:23"

Full/Part Shade

Medium green ferny foliage; attractive all season; pink flower spikes in summer. Can be left to stand in winter snow for interest.

Zone 3

H:17" x W:17"

Full/Part Shade

Heart shaped, silver frosted green leaves; attractive until freeze - up. Wiry stems of small,sky blue flowers in spring. 

Zone 4

H:23" x W:17"

Full Sun/Part Shade

Bronze flushed, shiny green leaves. Spikes of rose pink flowers in late summer.

Zone 4

H:17" x W:23"

Full Sun/Part Shade

Spreading mats of finely cut leaves turn crimson in fall. Bright magenta leaves in summer. Lovely flowers.

Zone 3

H:17" x W:35"

Full/Part Shade

Puckered, bright gold leaves; spikes of pale lavender - white flowers in mid summer.

Zone 3

H:29" x W:23"

Full Sun/Part Shade

Clump forming green leaves; tall, wand - like spikes of white flowers in late summer. Attracts butterflies and other pollinators.

Zone 3

H: 18" x W:18"

Part Shade

Many varieties. Bright chartreuse, variegated green or dark purple. Beautiful ruffled foliage with sprays of delicate flowers in summer. Great for containers.

Zone 3

H: 24" x W: 18"

Part Shade

Amazing foliage for shade gardens. Frosted heart shaped leaves; some varieties bloom delicate, light blue flowers that resemble forget - me - nots.

Zone 3

H: 36 - 60" x W: 24"

Part Shade

Beautiful perennial; resembles delphinium. Dark blue, purple, pink or white flowers on tall, sturdy stalks. Poisonous to people and animals if ingested. Great for back of border or against fences. Easy to transplant and harvest seeds.

Zone 3

H: 36 - 60" X W: 24 - 36"

Part Shade

Interesting large, jagged leaves with thick stalks of small yellow flowers that shoot out from centre, along stem. Does well in moist, boggy areas.

Zone 3

H: 24" x W: 24"

Full/Part Shade

Low growing, fine textured fern. Great to lighten darker spots in garden and soften hard edges. Easy to use as container plant and then put back in ground before winter.Needs some protection from harsh winds.

Zone 3

H: 36 -48" x W: 24"

Part Shade

Dark purple lacy foliage with stalks of light, baby pink, tiny flowers which bees love. Great for middle to back of border.

Zone 3

H: 6" x W: 12"

Full/Part Shade - Dry Shade

An aggressive spreader. Great woodland perennial; groundcover; perfect for dry, shady areas. Lovely scented white, dainty, bell shaped blooms hanging from delicate stems. Large, green, spear shaped leaves. Perfect for woodland gardens and in acidic soil.

Zone 3 - 4

H: 36 - 48" x W: 48 - 60"

Part Shade

Chartreuse leaves; enormous white blossoms. Blooms from mid - late summer until end of fall. May require staking. Needs some sun and enough moisture to bloom. Dry flower heads can be left on during winter.

Zone 3

H: 8' x W: 36"

Part Shade

Tall perennial.Blooms late summer with large puff of frothy pink flowers. Attracts bees and butterflies. Likes wet boggy areas but not deep shade.

Zone 3

H: 2" x W: 24"+

Part Shade

Perennial Groundcover; great for retaining moisture in shade gardens. Spreads easily; green variety blooms yellow blossoms in early summer. Golden variety contrasts well with other plant foliage; brings light to dark spaces; good for eroding soil issues.

Zone 3

H: 25" x w: 24"+

Part Shade/Dry Shade

Large, glossy, evergreen foliage; Large stalks with beautiful flowers in spring. No cutting back in fall or spring required as leaves are evergreen. However, it can be tidied by cutting off tattered leaves which will regrow. Prefers poor quality soil and dry, shaded areas.

Zone 3

H: 18" x W: 18"

Part Shade

Beautiful ruffled leaves emerge in spring, followed by sprays of yellow flowers in midsummer. Flowers are good for bouquets. Great plant for brightening up dark areas in the garden and softening hard edges.

Zone 4

H: 11" x W: 11"

Full/Part Shade

Mounding, silver spotted, white edged, mint green leaves. Clusters of purple/pink bells held above foliage in cluster; blooms in spring.

Zone 3

H: 11" x W: 17"

Full Sun/Part Shade

Compact branching form with burgundy foliage; pink flower heads bloom in late summer.Can be left to stand in snow for added winter interest.

Zone 4

H: 9ft. x W:19"

Full Sun/Part Shade

Narrow columnar form with evergreen sprays of dark, fern shaped foliage. Adds great structure and interest to garden all year. Also great for providing shelter and habitat for wild life.

Zone 3

H: 36" x W: 12"

Full/Part Shade

Lush, full, feathery fronds of green foliage. Will spread; can easily be transplanted. Looks best in spring and early summer. Cut back in fall.

Zone 3

H: 2" x W: 24"+

Full/Part Shade

Great ground cover; not picky about soil. Purple foliage, blooms short sprays of blueish, purple flowers that attract bees. Shallow roots make it easy to divide. Easy to maintain, does well under spruce trees.

Zone 3

H: 8" x W: 24"+

Full/Part Shade

Woodland perennial ground cover. Delicate, shiny green, star shaped foliage. TIny, white, fragrant flowers in spring. Spreads to fill spaces but allows for other plants to grow through it. Easy to transplant.