Seasonal Progression

Foliage and flowers combine with this combo to create a bright spot in shady garden areas. Find fine foliage texture with Fronds Forever Lady Ferns, providing rich green hues to the shade. Webmaster Spiderwort will bring a complemeting narrow foliage with flower clusters appearing all summer. The DRESSED UP® Heuchera will add a third leaf shape with a dense habit of ruffled foliage. Mix these three perennials along the front of the border, and reserve the back for the large stately grace of a SHADOWLAND® Hosta.

Light: Full Shade
Moisture: Moderate
Soil: Best in loose, well-drained soils
Zones: 4-8
Features: Fantastic Foliage, Low Maintenance, Shade Tolerant

Heuchera DRESSED UP® 'Prom Dress' 

 

DRESSED UP® (Heuchera)

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Fantastic Foliage Texture • Semi-Evergreen • Deer Resistant
Height: 12-14"
Spread: 20-24"
Zones: 4-9
Plant Ratio: 3
Primary Season of Interest: Spring through Fall (Foliage)

Care Tips: Thrives in part shade but will grow in sun or shade. Plant in humus-rich, well-drained soil. Trim back tattered foliage in early spring. Salt tolerant.

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Athyrium filix-femina 'Fronds Forever' 

 

'Fronds Forever' Lady Fern (Athyrium filix-femina)

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Fantastic Foliage • Rabbit Resistant • Low Maintenance
Height: 24"
Spread: 18-24"
Zones: 3-8
Plant Ratio: 3
Primary Season of Interest: Spring through Fall (Folaige)
Care Tips: Grow in moist soil in light to partial shade for best coloration. Leave old fronds on the plant until new fronds are 6 inches tall in spring.

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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: 2
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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Hosta SHADOWLAND® 'Hope Springs Eternal' 

 

SHADOWLAND® Hosta

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Excellent Leaf Texture • Low Maintenance • Durable
Height: 12-42" (depending on variety)
Spread: 24-60" (depending on variety)
Zones: 3-9
Plant Ratio: 1 (large, giant), 2 (small, medium)
Primary Season of Interest: Spring, Early Summer
Secondary Season of Interest: Summer and Fall (Foliage)
Care Tips: Hostas grow best in moist, well-drained, organically enriched soil and full to part shade. Clean away the dead foliage after frost to prevent insect problems.

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