3 | Japanese Anemone ( Anemone huphensis) It can spread by underground runners so check with local nurseries to find out if that’s a problem in your area.īuy it HERE. Remove the spent flowers after blooming and divide every 4-5 years for the healthiest plants. This perennial grows best with morning sun and consistent moisture in well drained soil. Which means they will look good all year round. They’re also evergreen and slug-resistant. The deeply cut serrated leaves are variegated blue-green with a white edge at maturity. This perennial grows 3 feet tall, with an additional foot for the creamy white, pink stemmed bloom spire.
It was bred for heat and humidity tolerance so will do well in Southern gardens. Find it HERE.* 2 | Bear’s Breeches ( Acanthus mollis) ‘Whitewater’įor warmer climates, bear’s breeches will provide drama in the mostly shady border. racemosa ‘Chocoholic’ (Zone 4 – 8) : Purple bronze leaves with white bottlebrush blooms that are fragrant and easy to grow. racemosa ‘Pink Spike’ (Zone 4 – 8): Sweet-scented pink spires contrast with bronze-purple foliage. Stunning, and definitely will be in my garden this spring! Get it HERE.*Ī. racemosa ‘Hillside Black Beauty’ (Zone 4 – 8): Also known as Black snake root, Black bugbane, this plant has fragrant white spires in late summer and black/purple lacy leaves. There are 3 varieties that have caught my attention:Ī. Note: The Cimicifuga plant family has recently been re-classified to the Actaea genus which is why there are so many variations of its name. It takes a year for this plant to get established but once that happens it does not need dividing. It makes a great specimen plant, or it can be planted in groups. The seedheads are interesting in the winter so wait until spring to cut the stems back. Grow it in moist acidic soil in dappled shade. ©Anovva- Īt 3 feet tall, or 5 feet when in bloom, with lacy foliage, Cimicifuga will provide drama and the wow factor to the late summer shady garden.Īs an added bonus, the flower spires are fragrant and the plant is deer resistant. For more information, click here to see our disclosures. But we only recommend products we would use ourselves. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. We make a small commission if you buy the products from these links (at no extra cost to you). Therefore, a good mulch covering and regular watering is important. While they do not like to be standing in water, they should not be allowed to dry out. Note that all of these plants require consistently moist soil in order to thrive. This is the list of shade plants I have come up with for my spring order list.
However, I’d like to have some tall shade-loving perennials that grow above the ground covers to add some height and texture. There are lots of perennial ground cover plants, like hostas, periwinkle, pachysandra, lily of the valley, etc., that definitely help to control the weeds. This winter I have been thinking about perennials that will add some blooms and interest to my shady garden. If you’re looking for flowering shade plants to fill in the space between low growing ground cover plants and taller bushes and trees, this list of tall shade perennials will come in handy.
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