Perennials for Shade Gardens

DESCRIPTION: Enormous bold, puckered blue-green leaves and spikes of pale lavender-white flowers; great impact plant for the garden when set against finer textured plants BOTANICAL NAME: Hosta x 'Big Daddy'AVERAGE MATURE HEIGHT: 100 cmAVERAGE MATURE SPREAD: 125 cmSUN EXPOSURE: Partial sun to full shadeFLOWER COLOUR: WhiteFLOWERING TIME: SummerFOLIAGE COLOUR: BlueCOLD HARDINESS: Zone 3 ( Should survive up...

DESCRIPTION: NEW 2024 Color Glory Hosta features dainty spikes of white bell-shaped flowers rising above the foliage in mid summer. Its attractive large textured heart-shaped leaves  with distinctive bluish-green edges throughout the season. Slug resistant.  BOTANICAL NAME: Hosta x 'Color Glory'AVERAGE MATURE HEIGHT: 75 cm 30"AVERAGE MATURE SPREAD: 100 cm 40"SUN EXPOSURE: Partial sun...

DESCRIPTION: Spectacular yellow leaves emerge and mature to a lighter butter yellow; leaf is a narrow heart shape with a piecrust dark green edges; spikes of lilac flowers in mid to late summer; a beautiful light color addition to the garden or border. Excellent as  solitary...

DESCRIPTION: NEW 2024 Enchiladas Hosta features dainty fragrant spikes of white bell-shaped flowers rising above the foliage in mid summer. It has attractive large textured heart-shaped yellow leaves with dark green margin.  The leaves are thick and slightly wavy BOTANICAL NAME: Hosta x 'Enchiladas'AVERAGE MATURE HEIGHT: 60 cm 24"AVERAGE MATURE SPREAD: 80 cm 32"SUN EXPOSURE: Partial...

DESCRIPTION: Guacamole Hosta features dainty spikes of white bell-shaped flowers rising above the foliage in mid summer. Its attractive large textured heart-shaped leaves remain chartreuse in colour with showy emerald green variegation throughout the season. BOTANICAL NAME: Hosta x 'Guacamole'AVERAGE MATURE HEIGHT: 60 cmAVERAGE MATURE SPREAD: 100 cmSUN EXPOSURE: Partial sun to full shadeFLOWER...

DESCRIPTION: Patriot Hosta features dainty spikes of lavender bell-shaped flowers rising above the foliage in mid summer. Its attractive textured heart-shaped leaves remain dark green in colour with distinctive white edges throughout the season. Slug Resistant. BOTANICAL NAME: Hosta fortunei 'Patriot'AVERAGE HEIGHT: 50 cmAVERAGE SPREAD: 90 cmSUN EXPOSURE: Partial sun to full...

DESCRIPTION: NEW 2024 Intense blue coarse foliage makes a great contrast to finer foliaged plants; dainty lavender white flowers on tall stems in early summer; perfect for shade and woodland gardens. This large selection creates an impressive display by forming a mound of wavy, heavily-corrugated,...

DESCRIPTION: This dwarf cultivar of Little Rocket is an excellent choice where space is a concern; long spikes of bright yellow flowers rise above dark green foliage that is coarse in texture; likes partial shade in afternoon; great for waterside applications BOTANICAL NAME: Ligularia stenocephala 'Little Rocket'OTHER...

DESCRIPTION: Othello Ligularia features bold panicles of gold daisy flowers at the ends of the stems from mid summer to early fall. Its attractive large serrated round leaves emerge deep purple in spring, turning dark green in colour with curious purple undersides and tinges of deep...

DESCRIPTION: This dwarf cultivar of Pandora is an excellent choice where space is a concern; long spikes of bright yellow flowers rise above dark green foliage that is coarse in texture; likes partial shade in afternoon; great for waterside applications BOTANICAL NAME: Ligularia stenocephala 'Pandora'OTHER NAMES:...

DESCRIPTION: The Rocket Ligularia features bold spikes of yellow flowers rising above the foliage from late spring to mid summer. Its large serrated heart-shaped leaves remain dark green in colour throughout the season. The deep purple stems are very colorful and add to the overall interest...

DESCRIPTION: The most common and recognizable of the ferns, this is a very tough and hardy plant, featuring tall lacy fronds all season long; spreads aggressively and may require some control; grows best in shade with rich, moist soil; great for textural effect BOTANICAL NAME: Matteuccia...

DESCRIPTION: Chinese or Japanese lanterns are grown primarily for their unique orange-red calyx that resemble illuminated lanterns; great for fall floral arrangements when cut and dried; be careful, because this plant gets around.  The ripe fruit is edible and has a high vitamin content....

DESCRIPTION: Irish Moss features tiny white star-shaped flowers at the ends of the stems from mid spring to mid summer. Its tiny needle-like leaves emerge light green in spring, turning emerald green in color the rest of the year.  BOTANICAL NAME: Sagina subulataAVERAGE MATURE HEIGHT: 5 cmAVERAGE MATURE SPREAD: 30 cmSUN EXPOSURE: Full...

DESCRIPTION: NEW 2023! Alabaster Globeflower has masses of beautiful yellow buttercup flowers from late spring to early summer, which are most effective when planted in groupings. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its deeply cut lobed leaves remain dark green in colour throughout the season.  BOTANICAL NAME: Trollius...