Perennials for Shade Gardens

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: June Hosta features dainty spikes of lavender bell-shaped flowers rising above the foliage in mid summer. Its attractive textured heart-shaped leaves remain gold in colour with distinctive aqua bluish-green edges and tinges of bluish-green throughout the season. BOTANICAL NAME: Hosta x 'June'AVERAGE MATURE HEIGHT: 60 cmAVERAGE MATURE SPREAD: 90 cmSUN EXPOSURE: Partial sun...

DESCRIPTION: Avocado Hosta features dainty spikes of white bell-shaped flowers rising above the foliage in mid summer. Its attractive textured heart-shaped leaves remain yellow in colour throughout the season.  BOTANICAL NAME: Hosta x 'Avocado'AVERAGE MATURE HEIGHT: 60 cmAVERAGE MATURE SPREAD: 100 cmSUN EXPOSURE: Partial sun to full shadeFLOWER COLOUR: WhiteFLOWERING TIME: SummerFOLIAGE COLOUR: GoldCOLD HARDINESS: Zone...

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 greyish green in colour with distinctive white edges throughout the season. Slug Resistant. BOTANICAL NAME: Hosta fortunei 'Barbara Ann'AVERAGE HEIGHT: 50 cmAVERAGE SPREAD: 120 cmSUN EXPOSURE: Partial sun...

DESCRIPTION: Spectacular yellow leaves emerge and mature to a lighter butter yellow; leaf is a narrow heart shape with a piecrust edge; spikes of lavender flowers in mid to late summer; a beautiful light colour addition to the garden or border. BOTANICAL NAME: Hosta x 'Dancing Queen'OTHER...

DESCRIPTION: Hosta features dainty spikes of white bell-shaped flowers rising above the foliage in mid summer. Its an attractive variegated large majestic hosta.  BOTANICAL NAME: Hosta x 'Drop Dead Gorgeous'AVERAGE MATURE HEIGHT: 30"AVERAGE MATURE SPREAD: 85"SUN EXPOSURE: Partial sun to full shadeFLOWER COLOUR: WhiteFLOWERING TIME: SummerFOLIAGE COLOUR: Chartreuse with darker emerald green highlightsCOLD HARDINESS: Zone 3 (...

DESCRIPTION: Earth Angel Hosta features dainty spikes of lavender tubular flowers rising above the foliage in mid summer. Its attractive textured oval leaves remain bluish-green in colour with showy creamy white variegation throughout the season. BOTANICAL NAME: Hosta x 'Earth Angel'AVERAGE MATURE HEIGHT: 75 cmAVERAGE MATURE SPREAD: 100 cmSUN EXPOSURE: Partial sun to full...

DESCRIPTION: Sun tolerant and slug resistant. Intense blue coarse foliage makes a great contrast to finer foliaged plants; dainty lavender white flowers on tall stems in early summer;  This large selection creates an impressive display by forming a mound of wavy, heavily-corrugated, slightly cupped,...

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: A gargantuan hosta with gigantic green leaves that are 18" long by 14" wide; they are matte finished and slightly wavy; very impressive in a large space in the garden; tall spikes of near white flowers in early summer BOTANICAL NAME: Hosta x 'T-Rex'AVERAGE MATURE HEIGHT: 80 cmAVERAGE MATURE SPREAD: 80...

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: Glossy, dark chocolate-burgundy to purple-black round-to-kidney-shaped leaves with deep purple undersides with striking long spikes of bright gold-orange flowers rising above. Likes partial to full shade in afternoon; great for waterside applications BOTANICAL NAME: Ligularia stenocephala 'Britt Marie Crawford'OTHER NAMES: Golden GroundselAVERAGE MATURE HEIGHT: 90-120 cmAVERAGE MATURE SPREAD:...

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...