I created this website specifically for zone 4 Northern gardeners that need help finding perennials specific to their growing area. So much information out there on the web doesn’t apply to our colder growing climate, so I thought I would share my own findings here on this site. ...
cordifolius‘Ideal’ also have excellent potential for cut flowers Astilbe × arendsii (astilbe) Various 2–2.5 12 × 15 3–7 Spring Fresh, dried Comments: Astilbes require partial shade and moist conditions to perform well as a cut flower. Flowers are available in white, red, lavender, ...
An early season perennial for the shade. When the flowers fade, Pulmonaria remain interesting with silver or spotted foliage. Try these plants in a shady area that gets a lot of water, such as near (though not in the path of) gutter spouts or roof runoff. ...
This plant is a great option for shade gardens, rock gardens, or native plant areas. It grows up to 2 feet tall and also works well as a border plant or ground cover. Just keep in mind thatall parts of the plant are toxicif consumed in large amounts, so it’s best enjoyed from a...
shade. Great tolerance for poor soil, and some tolerance to drought once established, make Thyme one of the latest ground cover favorites of New England gardeners. These will be a great value once they are ready for sale. There will be several pinks, a purple, a white, a silver edged, ...
The best perennials for your yard For lists of plants that thrive in your specific climate and soil type, check out your local university’scooperative extension. Many extensions offer virtual handbooks that show which plants are particularly shade-tolerant, disease-resistant, and pollinator-friendly....
Plant in humus rich soil in deciduous shade. Goes dormant very early.Aegopodium podagraria `Variegatum'... NA Ht. 15cm. Z4. Bishop's Weed is a rapid spreading groundcover for shade to part sun with green and white variegated leaves. Agapanthus `Blue...
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Colors in the sun or shade like never before make the spotted Dalmatian Series Foxgloves! They're some of the hottest perennial plants to grow. While most foxgloves are biennials, these are heavy self-seeders which enables a multitude of blooms each season. In mild climates they stay ever...
Low-Growing Dwarf Solomon’s Seal (Polygonatum humile)grows to a height of about 8″ tall. Hardy in zones 5-8, this is a perennial shade-garden favorite that is the perfect size for the edge of a low-light garden bed or under-canopy woodland area. ...