Featured Plants
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.
Environmental Requirements
| Light | Full Shade, Part Shade |
|---|---|
| Moisture | Moderate |
| Soil | Loose, Well-drained |
| Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
| Features | Fantastic Foliage, Low Maintenance, Shade Tolerant |
Perennials in this EZ Scape™
DRESSED UP® Coral Bells (Heuchera)
Fantastic Foliage Texture • Semi-Evergreen • Deer Resistant
Height: 12-14″
Spread: 20-24″
Zones: 4-9
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.
'Fronds Forever' Lady Fern (Athyrium filix-femina)
Fantastic Foliage • Rabbit Resistant • Low Maintenance
Height: 24″
Spread: 18-24″
Zones: 3-8
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.
'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.
SHADOWLAND® (Hosta)
Excellent Leaf Texture • Low Maintenance • Durable
Height: 28-32″
Spread: 28-32″
Zones: 3-8
Primary Season of Interest: Summer
Care Tips: Easy to grow in almost any climate in full sun. Drought tolerant but blooms better with average moisture. Cut back after flowering to promote rebloom.
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