Seasonal Progression

Foliage and flowers combine with this combo to create a bright spot in shady garden areas. Begin with the silver speckled foliage of Pink-a-Blue Pulmonaria and Jack of Diamonds Brunnera; these are early flowering perennials that will wake up early in spring and give you immediate returns. After the flowers fade, the leaves will hold interest through summer and into fall. In early summer sprays of cream flowers will emerge over the fine textured Chantilly Lace Goatsbeard. Webmaster Spiderwort will bring a complemeting narrow foliage with flower clusters appearing all summer.

Light: Full Shade
Moisture: Moderate
Soil: Best in loose, well-drained soils
Zones: 3-7
Features: Fantastic Foliage, Low Maintenance, Shade Tolerant

Pulmonaria 'Pink-a-Blue' 

 

Pink-a-Blue (Pulmonaria)

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Deer & Rabbit Resistant • Spotted Leaves • Spring Interest
Height: 14-16"
Spread: 18-20"
Zones: 3-9
Plant Ratio: 3
Primary Season of Interest: Spring
Secondary Season of Interest: Summer and Fall (Foliage)
Care Tips: Grows best in filtered sun or part shade and organic, moist soil. Keep watered during dry spells.

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Tradescantia 'Webmaster' 

 

Webmaster Spiderwort (Tradescantia)

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Pollinator Favorite • Low Maintenance • Attractive Seedheads
Height: 18"
Spread: 24"
Zones: 3-9
Plant Ratio: 3
Primary Season of Interest: Spring and Summer
Care Tips: Best in part sun to sun, but will grow in sun to shade. Prefers moist, well-drained soil. Cut plants back after flowering to rejuvenate the foliage.

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Brunnera macrophylla 'Jack of Diamonds' 

 

'Jack of Diamonds' Brunnera

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Pollinator Friendly • Deer & Rabbit Resistant • Fantastic Foliage
Height: 16-18"
Spread: 28-36"
Zones: 3-8
Plant Ratio: 2
Primary Season of Interest: Spring
Secondary Season of Interest: Summer and Fall (Foliage)
Care Tips: Best in full shade and consistent, moist soils. In the north, morning sun is tolerated. Use mulch in winter.

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Aruncus 'Chantilly Lace' 

 

'Chantilly Lace' Goatsbeard (Aruncus)

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Excellent Leaf Texture • Attractive Seedheads • Low Maintenance
Height: 30-32"
Spread: 40-48"
Zones: 3-7
Plant Ratio: 2
Primary Season of Interest: Summer
Secondary Season of Interest: Spring, Fall (Foliage)
Care Tips: Grows best in moist, humus-rich soils. In northern climates, it can be grown in full sun if provided with adequate moisture. In southern zones, however, it prefers partial or full shade.

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