Featured Plants
Seasonal Progression
This shade loving combo is built on fantastic foliage for a full three seasons of interest. ‘Spot On’ Pulmonaria will lead the way in spring with clusters of violet blue flowers. Spotted silver foliage will only get bigger and better as the season progresses, with the long broad leaves playing the perfect match to the fronds of ‘Crested Surf’ Painted Fern. 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, 9 |
| Features | Fantastic Foliage, Long Season of Bloom, Low Maintenance, Shade Tolerant |
Perennials in this EZ Scape™
'Spot On' Lungwort (Pulmonaria)
Deer & Rabbit Resistant • Spotted Leaves • Spring Interest
Height: 14-16″
Spread: 18-20″
Zones: 3-9
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.
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.
'Crested Surf' Japanese Painted Fern (Athyrium niponicum)
Fantastic Foliage • Rabbit Resistant • Low Maintenance
Height: 20-22″
Spread: 28-32″
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.
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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