Featured Plants
Seasonal Progression
Use this foliage centric shade recipe to keep your garden glamorous and the deer at bay. Begin with the silver foliage of Jack of Diamonds Brunnera, an early flowering perennial which will produce airy sprays of forget-me-not-like flowers in early spring. Next add in the dark fronds of Heaven Scent Polemonium, which will show early burgundy foliage color followed by fragrant clusters of blue flowers in late spring. DOLCE® Heuchera will add constant foliage color from spring through autumn (and later as they are semi-evergreen). Tall scapes of flowers appear in summer for added interest.
Environmental Requirements
| Light | Full Shade, Part Shade |
|---|---|
| Moisture | Moderate |
| Soil | Loose, Well-drained |
| Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7 |
| Features | Fantastic Foliage, Deer Resistant, Long Season of Interest, Low Maintenance, Shade Tolerant |
Plants in this EZ Scape™
'Jack of Diamonds' (Brunnera macrophylla)
Pollinator Friendly • Deer & Rabbit Resistant • Fantastic Foliage
Height: 16-18″
Spread: 28-36″
Zones: 3-8
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.
DOLCE® Coral Bells (Heuchera)
Brilliant Foliage Color • Excellent Leaf Texture • Spring Interest
Height: 8-14″
Spread: 18-24″
Zones: 4-9
Primary Season of Interest: Spring
Secondary Season of Interest: Summer and Fall (Foliage)
Care Tips: Thrives in part shade but will grow in full shade. Plant in humusrich, well-drained soil. Trim back tattered foliage in early spring. Salt tolerant.
'Heaven Scent' Jacob's Ladder (Polemonium)
Excellent Leaf Texture • Spring Interest • Fragrant
Height: 18-24″
Spread: 15-18″
Zones: 3-7
Primary Season of Interest: Spring
Secondary Season of Interest: Summer through Fall (Foliage)
Care Tips: Grows best in cool, moist environments with well-drained soil. Provide afternoon shade in southern regions. Keep plants watered during hot spells.
