Featured Plants
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.
Environmental Requirements
| Light | Full Shade, Part Shade |
|---|---|
| Moisture | Moderate |
| Soil | Loose, Well-drained |
| Zones | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
| Features | Fantastic Foliage, Low Maintenance, Shade Tolerant |
Perennials in this EZ Scape™
'Pink-a-Blue' Lungwort (Pulmonaria)
Deer & Rabbit Resistant • Spotted Leaves • Spring Interest
Height: 16-18″
Spread: 22-24″
Zones: 3-9
Primary Season of Interest: Spring
Secondary Season of Interest: Summer & Fall (Foliage)
Care Tips: Grows best in filtered sun or part shade and organic, moist soil. Keep watered during dry spells.
'Webmaster' Spiderwort (Tradescantia)
Pollinator Favorite • Low Maintenance • Attractive Seedheads
Height: 18″
Spread: 24″
Zones: 3-9
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.
'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.
'Chantilly Lace' Goat's Beard (Aruncus)
Excellent Leaf Texture • Attractive Seedheads • Low Maintenance
Height: 30-32″
Spread: 40-48″
Zones: 3-7
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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