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Articles listed under “part shade”

Moss phlox — March 9, 2010

Moss phlox is one of those tried-and-true perennials that we often neglect in lieu of newer flowers.

‘Rubra’ astrantia — July 28, 2009

Looking for some unusual flowers to spruce up your garden? Try ‘Rubra’ astrantia.

Coral bells = good companions — May 26, 2009

With good-looking foliage that doesn’t go down with the flowers, coral bells just may be the perfect companion plant.

Fernleaf bleeding heart — April 21, 2009

Unlike old-fashioned bleeding heart, which usually goes dormant in the summer, fernleaf bleeding heart blooms from midspring to fall.

‘Golden Sunrise’ Lenten rose — March 3, 2009

After a long winter, Lenten rose is a welcome sight, sometimes blooming even through snow.

Tulip — January 6, 2009

There are some plants that just stand for a certain season, and nothing says “spring” as loud and clear as tulips!

Gerbera daisy — December 23, 2008

Who doesn’t love a daisy? Gerberas produce flowers up to 4 in. in diameter atop single, unbranched stems, making them excellent for cutting.

Red barrenwort — December 2, 2008

If you have shade, you know how hard it is to find plants that will thrive there. Barrenwort is one such plant.

‘Revolution’ hosta — November 4, 2008

Flecks, streaks and marbling are out-of-the-ordinary markings for hostas, so it’s no surprise ‘Revolution’ is popular.

‘Color Flash’ astilbe — October 7, 2008

Most astilbes are grown for their flowers, but who needs flowers when you can have foliage like this?

‘Duchess of Edinburgh’ clematis — June 3, 2008

Here is a situation where more is better – double blooms. ‘Duchess of Edinburgh’ is a clematis with 4- to 6-in.-wide double blooms that open a light shade of green and change to creamy white as they mature.

Bridal wreath spirea — March 25, 2008

Truly an old-fashioned favorite, this shrub has appeared in many a hedge around an old farmhouse.

Winter aconite — February 12, 2008

These bright yellow flowers poke through the soil just when it seems that winter will never end. Even though they look fragile, they’ll tolerate freezing temperatures and snow without trouble.

Serbian bellflower — January 29, 2008

Serbian bellflower is a low-growing campanula that grows well in almost any garden soil except poorly drained clay.

Hosta ‘June’ — July 3, 2007

You’ll never get bored with this beautiful hosta. Leaf centers are chartreuse in spring then change to a creamy yellow by summer. The color varies depending on the amount of light available — you’ll get the best color by growing ‘June’ in morning sun and afternoon shade.