shade (northern exposure) Archives - Page 19 of 20

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spider plant, airplane plant

Chlorophytum comosum

One of the easiest houseplants to grow, this tropical thrives in a wide range of … Continued

Indian pink

Spigelia marilandica

A long flowering woodland perennial with unique flowers that attract pollinators — especially hummingbirds. This … Continued

celandine, wood poppy

Stylophorum diphyllum

This woodland wildflower occurs most often in moist woodlands and along streams and features 4-petaled, … Continued

meadow rue, quicksilver weed

Thalictrum dioicum

Delicate green fern-like foliage last from spring through fall. Greenish-yellow fringed flowers resemble little tassles … Continued

‘Emerald Green’ arborvitae

Thuja occidentalis 'Smaragd'

A narrow, pyramidal evergreen with dense, soft, emerald green foliage that holds its emerald color … Continued

heart leaf foamflower

Tiarella cordifolia

Native, mounding ground cover with foamy white flower stalks in early spring. Mature plants send … Continued

wishbone flower

Torenia fournieri

‘Clown’ and ‘Kauai’ mixes are showy little beauties that look great all season. Plants never … Continued

‘Gilt Edge’ toad lily

Tricyrtis formosana 'Gilt Edge'

Arching stems with lance-shaped leaves of green and edged in gold are topped in late … Continued

variegated toad lily

Tricyrtis hirta 'Variegata'

Easily to grow perennials from the lily family that clump by means of thick branched … Continued

Trillium, red wakerobin

Trillium erectum

Trillium erectum produces striking wine-red blooms in spring. Red trillium, also called red wakerobin, stinking … Continued

trillium, triflower

Trillium grandiflorum

Trillium grandiflorum sports exquisite white blooms up to 5” across in mid-spring that fade to … Continued

tropical pitcher plant

Nepenthes alata

One of the hardiest, most forgiving species and a great beginner carnivorous plant! The pitchers … Continued

browsing: shade (northern exposure)

Gardeners with northern exposures, these are the shrubs for you! They’ll tolerate part to dense shade and look amazing. Add some shade-loving groundcover, ferns, hostas and native woodland plants for a cool and restful landscape.