There are quite a few shade perennials, but my pick for the best five shade perennials are:
1. Hardy Geranium: Hardy Geraniums have to be one of the toughest plants in any shade garden. It doesn't have a problem with either heat or drought and rabbits and deer's generally pass right by it in search of a more tasty meal. When springtime arrives you are treated to a wonderful display of pink or white flowers. The geranium is hardy in zones 4 to 8 and grows 2 feet tall.
2. Toad Lilies: You really should have some toad lilies in your garden. Toad lilies bloom with these beautiful orchid like flowers that really catch your eye. You will get the best results when they are exposed to light shade and humus rich soil. They are great as borders and wherever you need simple plants among your shrubs. They are hardy in zones 4 to 9, and they grow to 1 to 3 feet tall depending on the variety, and are about 1 to 2 feet wide. They bloom in late summer to late fall depending on the variety.
3. Common toad lilies: These fuzzy beauties have arching stems that bear clusters of upright flowers. The flowers are white and are spotted with dark purple. Common toad lilies grow to about 3 feet tall and are hardy in zones 4 to 9.
4. Ajuga: This is a great groundcover and is grown mainly for its foliage, but it also has attractive flowers. The leaves are glossy, dark green and in the springtime it spikes with blue flowers. Ajuga grows well in zones 3 to 9, and grows to a height of 6 inches.
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| Ajuga Has Purple Stalk Blooms |
5. Old-fashioned bleeding hearts: These are very popular with people who have shaded gardens. It's easy to see why. In late spring and early summer the most wonderful white or pink heart-shaped flowers appear. They are really a sight to behold. This wonderful plant is hardy in zones 3 to 9. The old-fashioned bleeding heart grows up to 4 feet tall.
In my opinion, these are the best five shade perennials. You may have different favorites but you must admit these are top-notch. I wish you wonderful results with your shade garden.
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