Featured Plants
Seasonal Progression
Use this foliage centric shade recipe to keep your garden glamorous all season long. 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. ‘Dark Side of the Moon’ Astilbe will thrill with dark leaves all season and tall plumes of rosy purple flowers in late summer. The dried seedheads that follow add late season interest. SHADOWLAND® Hostas will fill space with fabulous foliage from the moment it unfurls in spring.
Environmental Requirements
| Light | Full Shade, Part Shade |
|---|---|
| Moisture | Moderate |
| Soil | Clay, Loose, Well-drained |
| Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| Features | Fantastic Foliage, Long Season of Interest, Low Maintenance, Shade Tolerant, Tolerates Clay Soil |
Perennials in this EZ Scape™
'Dark Side of the Moon' Astilbe
Fabulous Foliage • Pollinator Friendly • Deer Resistant
Height: 20-22″
Spread: 24-28″
Zones: 4-9
Primary Season of Interest: Summer
Secondary Season of Interest: Spring and fall (foliage), Fall and Winter (seedheads)
Care Tips: Best in rich, moist soil and part shade. Plant will have fewer flowers in shade. More water required in full sun.
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.
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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