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Perennials Shade A-Z
Plant Name
Height Spread Flower Description Bloom Time Special Features
FERN, Autumn Brilliance 1 k 24-30" 18-24" - - Golden orange fronds turn rich green; bronze fall color.
Broad Buckler Jimmy Dyce 2 kl 20-24" 18-24" - - Stiff and upright bluish-green fronds; prefers moist soils.
Cinnamon 1 kl 30-36" 18-24" - - Interesting cinnamon stick-like fertile fronds.
Deer 2 k 12-16" 12-18" - - Deep green leathery fronds with burgundy stems.
Japanese Painted 2 kl 16-20" 18-24" - - Silver, maroon and green variegated fronds.
Lady in Red 1 kl 24-30" 18-24" - - Shiny, burgundy-red leaf stalks; prefers moist soil.
Lady, Ghost 2 kl 20-24" 18-24" - - Silvery green fronds, prefers moist soil.
Narrow Crested 2 kl 12-16" 12-18" - - Frilly green fronds; neat tidy vase shaped habit.
Ostrich 1 kl 30-36" 24-30" - - Upright feather-like fronds. Excellent filler.
Tassel 2 kl 16-20" 18-24" - - Dark green, glossy, evergreen fronds.
FOAMFLOWER, Spring Symphony A3 kl 8-12" 8-12" Pink; bottlebrush-like 4-6 weeks, May a Leaves are deeply divided, green with black along midrib.
FORGET-ME-NOT, Bobo Blue A3 K 6-8" 8-12" Blue 2-4 weeks, May Biennial. Prefers moist conditions.
Rosylva A3 K 6-8" 8-12" Radiant pink 2-4 weeks, May Biennial. Prefers moist conditions.
GOAT'S BEARD A1 JKL 4-5' 18-24" White feathery plumes 2-4 weeks, May B Gives great height in the shade garden.
HELLEBORUS,
Blue Metallic Lady
A2 k 20-24" 18-24" Purplish-blue 4-6 weeks, April
Pink Frost A2 k 12-16" 18-24" Pink and white, two-tone 4-6 weeks, April
Silvermoon A2 k 12-16" 12-18" Creamy white 4-6 weeks, April
Yellow Lady A2 k 12-16" 12-18" Large, yellow 4-6 weeks, April
HEUCHERELLA, Golden Zebra A2 kl 12-16" 12-18" White 2-4 weeks, May b Bright yellow foliage with dark red inside.
Sweet Tea A2 k 16-20" 18-24" White 2-4 weeks, May Orange foliage with darker veins.
JACOB'S LADDER A2 JK 20-24" 18-24" Blue-purple 4-6 weeks, late April aB Cut back by 2/3 for second bloom.
Heavenly Habit A2 jk 16-20" 18-24" Large blue with yellow halo 2-4 weeks, May aB Cut back by 2/3 for second bloom.
Snow and Sapphires A1 JK 30-36" 12-18" Sky blue 2-4 weeks, May AB Creamy and green variegated foliage.
LIGULARIA, Brit-Marie Crawford C1 K 24-30" 24-30" Orange-yellow; daisy-like 2-4 weeks, late August B Dark burgundy, almost black leaves.
Little Rocket B1 k 36-42" 30-36" Bright yellow spikes 2-4 weeks, July B Large, heart shaped foliage with fringed edges.
The Rocket B1 k 4-5' 30-36" Bright yellow spikes 2-4 weeks, July B Huge, heart shaped foliage with fringed edges.
PRIMROSE, Crescendo Blue A3 K 6-8" 8-12" Blue 2-4 weeks, late April AB Good spring color for the shade garden.
Crescendo Pink A3 K 6-8" 8-12" Pink 2-4 weeks, late April AB Good spring color for the shade garden.
Crescendo Red A3 K 6-8" 8-12" Red 2-4 weeks, late April AB Good spring color for the shade garden.
Crescendo Yellow A3 K 6-8" 8-12" Yellow 2-4 weeks, late April AB Good spring color for the shade garden.
Green Lace A3 kl 4-6" 8-12" Green with yellow center 6-8 weeks, May AB Unique spring color for the shade garden.
PULMONARIA, Raspberry Splash A2 KL 12-16" 18-24" Raspberry-coral 2-4 weeks, late April H Green leaves with attractive silver markings.
Trevi Fountain A3 KL 8-12" 18-24" Cobalt-blue 2-4 weeks, late April H Silver-spotted foliage.
RODGER'S FLOWER B1 k 24-30" 18-24" Creamy, airy 2-4 weeks, late June Huge, palmate, dark green leaves.
SHAMROCK, Strawberry B3 KL 6-8" 18-24" Pink 8-12 weeks, June Extremely long blooming. Mulch in winter.
SOLOMON'S SEAL, Variegated A1 KL 24-30" 18-24" White 2-4 weeks, May a Green foliage with ivory stripes on edges.
SPIDERWORT, Bilberry Ice B2 JK 12-16" 18-24" Snow white w/lavender center 2-4 weeks, June B Cut back by 2/3 for second bloom.
Concord Grape B2 JK 16-20" 18-24" Grape purple 2-4 weeks, June B Cut back by 2/3 for second bloom.
Sweet Kate B2 kl 12-16" 12-18" Violet-blue 4-6 weeks, June B Brilliant gold leaves. Cut back by 2/3 for second bloom.
Zwanenburg B2 JK 20-24" 18-24" Violet-purple 4-6 weeks, June B Cut back by 2/3 for second bloom.
TOAD LILY, Samurai C2 kl 16-20" 12-18" Wine with dark plum speckles 2-4 weeks, August Exotic looking flowers. Green leaves edged in gold.
Sinonome C2 kl 20-24" 18-24" White with ruby speckles 2-4 weeks, August Exotic orchid-like flowers.
Variegated C2 kl 20-24" 18-24" White with purple spots 2-4 weeks, late August Exotic looking flowers. Green leaves edged in white.
TRILLIUM, White A3 KL 8-12" 8-12" White 1-2 weeks, May Good as a naturalizing ground cover.
TURTLEHEAD, Hot Lips B1 JK 24-30" 18-24" Rosy-pink on red stems 4-6 weeks, late July BH Great late season color for the shade.
VIOLA, Etain A3 JK 8-12" 8-12" Pale lemon with lavender 8-12 weeks, April AB Deadhead to produce more blooms.
Purple Showers A3 JK 6-8" 8-12" Large purple 8-12 weeks, May, reblooms B Deadhead to produce more blooms.
Rebecca A3 JK 8-12" 8-12" Creamy white w/ violet edge 4-6 weeks, April AB Deadhead to produce more blooms.
Starry Night A3 JK 6-8" 8-12" Lavender with yellow eyes 8-12 weeks, May, reblooms B Deadhead to produce more blooms.
VIRGINIA BLUEBELLS A2 KL 16-20" 12-18" Blue flowers fading to pink 2-4 weeks, April Native American wildflower.
A = Blooms in April or May 1 = Tall > 24"
B = Blooms in June or July 2 = Mid 12-24"
C = Blooms in August, September or October 3 = Border < 12"
Perennial Gardening-It is easy as ABC and 123!
One of the earliest spring flowering perennials! You may
even see its flowers peeking through the snow.
Evergreen leaves are glossy, leathery and serrated
forming an umbrella-like look.
We have given each plant two identifying symbols. The ABC's represent 3
different bloom times. The 123's represent each plant's growth habit and
height. Use #1 plants in the back of your beds for height. The #2 plants
provide a robust backdrop to your border plants and fill the empty spaces
left by your tall plants. Finally, the #3 plants provide a brilliant splash of
color in front. The ABC's of bloom time will add season long color!
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