wild ginger
Asarum canadense
This low, colony-forming perennial grows large, velvety, heart-shaped leaves with a darkish red-brown to green-brown … Continued
browsing: part to full shade (4 hours or less sun)
Chinese wild ginger
Asarum splendens
Large heart-shaped, dark green leaves are variegated with shimmering silver. They remain semi-evergreen through mild … Continued
pawpaw
Asimina triloba
This native understory tree or large shrub grows 15-20’ tall (sometimes to 30’) and occurs … Continued
Astilbe ‘Flamingo’
Astilbe arendsii ‘Flamingo’
Long, arching flamingo-pink plumes hang gracefully over glossy dark green foliage. Add some color to … Continued
Astilbe ‘Amber Moon’
Astilbe chinensis 'Amber Moon'
Showy pink plumes bloom over bright chartreuse foliage edged in red. A perfect shade perennial … Continued
Astilbe ‘Chocolate Shogun’
Astilbe x arendsii Chocolate Shogun
More sun and drought tolerant than many Astilbe varieties, foliage is glossy chocolate-bronze and sets … Continued
‘Lady in Red’ fern
Athyrium felix-forma 'Lady in Red'
Vibrant burgundy stems coupled with dark green fronds compliment everything else in the shade garden. … Continued
lady fern
Athyrium filix-femina
Easily grown in rich, medium moisture, well-drained soil in part shade to full shade. Tolerates … Continued
‘Pictum’ Japanese painted fern
Athyrium niponicum ‘Pictum’
Perennial Plant Association 2004 Perennial Plant of the Year! Striking silvery-grey fronds are dusty purple … Continued
‘Ghost’ Japanese painted fern
Athyrium nipponicum ‘Ghost’
Beautiful foliage for shade. Vigorous and easy to grow with height up to 2 feet.
angel wing begonia
Begonia coccinea
Angel wing begonias prefer bright, indirect light year-round. When wintering indoors, water when the soil dries … Continued
‘Art Hodes’ begonia
Begonia 'Art Hodes'
Large, bold textured leaves with velvety red cast and white flowers. An unusual and very … Continued