Plants
Aruncus dioicus
Also know as the tall Goatsbeard, grows to nearly five feet in shade and features attractive white flower spike in mid summer. Especially deer-resistant, this plant works great in woodland garden, behind hostas, or anywhere you need some serious height in the shade.
Aruncus aethusifolius
Best know as Dwarf Goatsbeard, this astilbe-like plant is great for any shade garden. Small mounds of finely cut green foliage feature small spikes of fluffy white blooms in early summer. Goatsbeard likes shady, moist conditions, and is super easy to grow. Great for borders where the eye-catching flower spikes can be fully apprecaited
Artemisia 'Silver Mound'
A great silvery-grey foliage plants that feels as soft and fluffy as it looks. Great for use as a ground cover or to add a unique ‘soft’ look to the garden. To prevent ‘Silvermound’ from becoming too leggy give it a little haircut in midsummer. Plant can be divided in fall or spring, although its a good idea to leave to spent foliage in fall as this acts winter protection.
Armeria 'Bloodstone'
Neat evergreen mounds of short lush green grass-like foliage that sprout deep pink globular flowers atop 8″ stalks. An especially long-blooming perennial that boasts a unique flower and is great in the foreground of any garden or borders. Tolerates heat and poor soil conditions. Remove spent flowers to encourage re-blooming.
Anemone 'Robustissima'
Also know as the Grape-leaved Anemone, this shade loving perennial is as robust as its name suggests. Pink flowers appear on stalks two feet above attractive dense green foliage. A great choice for us here in Minnesota as ‘Robustissima’ loves cooler climates.
Anemone sylvestris 'Snowdrop'
Delightful white flowers of nearly “2 bloom on bare stems above well mounded green foliage in late spring. Noted for its ability to produces masses of blooms in shade, this perennial is one of our most popular shade perennials. Great for using in large shade garden beds as ‘Snowdrop’ will spread over time
Alchemilla 'Mollis'
An extremely hardy and low-maintenance shade perennial features dense clusters of chartreuse flowers above the foliage. Alchemilla, or Lady’s Mantle is a popluar ground cover for shade and works great on the boulevard, or where other plants can not grow. My favorite characteristic of this bestseller is how beads of water form on the leaves after a rain. The leaves dislike water so much they actually form a thin layer of oxygen between the foliage and the water. Alchemists considered this elevated water to be the purest form of water, hence its botanical name: Alchemilla.
Heuchera 'Hercules'
The green and white marbled foliage of this variety can be grown for it foliage alone, although ‘Hercules’ is best noted for its deep, blood-red flowers that bloom midsummer. Hands down the most attractive blooms from a Heuchera.
Heuchera 'Encore'
Deep rose-purple colored leaves feature dark veining an attractive silvery overlays. Creamy white flowers appear midsummer. A great plant for edging or borders – I particularly like this variety when used as a contrast plant in front of ferns.
Astilbe 'Delft Lace'
An outstanding Astilbe noted for its unique waxy foliage of deep blue-green leaves with silvery accents. Deep redish-pink buds open to soft pink flowers in early Summer. Great for a partially shady spot, or simply add some color contrast anywhere in the garden. Andy’s favorite Astilbe.
Hemerocallis 'Stella de Oro'
By far the most popular daylily, Stella de Oro is hardy in all zones and blooms profusely for months on end. This award winning perennial features a dense clump of grassy green foliage with golden yellow trumpet like flowers from early summer into fall. Choice for mass planting, edging, borders and boulvard plantings. Trim back spent flower stalks, otherwise this selection is one of the most low-maintenence perennials.
Hemerocallis 'Stella de Oro'
By far the most popular daylily, Stella de Oro is hardy in all zones and blooms profusely for months on end. This award winning perennial features a dense clump of grassy green foliage with golden yellow trumpet like flowers from early summer into fall. Choice for mass planting, edging, borders and boulvard plantings. Trim back spent flower stalks, otherwise this selection is one of the most low-maintenence perennials.
Achillea 'Moonshine'
Attractive blue grey foliage frosted with silver. In summer large yellow flowers bloom en mass on sturdy stems. ’Moonshine’ is a great variety of Achillea due to its ability to re-bloom after being deadheaded or cut back and, unlike other varities, is non-invasive.
Achillea 'Moonshine'
Attractive blue grey foliage frosted with silver. In summer large yellow flowers bloom en mass on sturdy stems. ’Moonshine’ is a great variety of Achillea due to its ability to re-bloom after being deadheaded or cut back and, unlike other varities, is non-invasive.
