Featured Plants
Seasonal Progression
Foliage and flowers combine with this combo to create a bright spot in shady garden areas. ‘Queen of Hearts’ Brunnera will be up first with an early spring burst of periwinkle blue flowers. As the flowers fade massive silver leaves will overtake them and shine through the end of the year. In early summer sprays of cream flowers will emerge over the fine textured ‘Chantilly Lace’ Goat’s Beard. A constant through the seasons will be the large, ruffled leaves of DRESSED UP® Heuchera. Semi-evergreen, these plants will provide fall and winter interest as well.
Environmental Requirements
| Light | Full Shade, Part Shade |
|---|---|
| Moisture | Moderate |
| Soil | Loose, Well-drained |
| Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7 |
| Features | Fantastic Foliage, Long Season of Interest, Low Maintenance, Shade Tolerant |
Perennials in this EZ Scape™
'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.
'Queen of Hearts' (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.
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.
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