{"title":"Shade Perennials","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe have hundreds of the best flowering perennials for shade! If you garden in the partial sun of a dappled woodland garden, or on the north or east side of a building then you need shade loving perennials for your garden. We have a huge selection of shade tolerant flowers and we have sifted through our massive catalog of plants to create this mini-catalog of the best shade loving flowers for your garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eBelow are several top 10 lists of the best perennials for shade to help you find exactly what you need.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003chr\u003e\r\n\u003ch2\u003eTop 10 Perennial Flowers that Grow in Shade\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eIn shade gardens, light colored flowers stand out really well. We recommend white perennial flowers for shade, or pale yellow or pink.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003col\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Calanthe\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.com\/collections\/calanthe\"\u003eCalanthe\u003c\/a\u003e - small orchid flowers that like shade\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Cypripedium\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.com\/collections\/cypripedium\"\u003eCypripedium\u003c\/a\u003e - ladyslipper orchids are highly sought after partial shade flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Dicentra\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.com\/collections\/dicentra\"\u003eDicentra\u003c\/a\u003e - bleeding hearts are quintessential shade loving plants\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Edgeworthia\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.com\/collections\/edgeworthia\"\u003eEdgeworthia\u003c\/a\u003e - fragrant winter flowering plants for shade\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Epimedium\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.com\/collections\/epimedium\"\u003eEpimedium\u003c\/a\u003e - Fairy wings are colorful shade plants for early spring...both in leaf and flower\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Gloxinia\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.com\/collections\/gloxinia\"\u003eGloxinia\u003c\/a\u003e - intensely red summer flowers are some of the best flowers for shade\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Helleborus\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.com\/collections\/helleborus-lenten-rose-christmas-rose\"\u003eHelleborus\u003c\/a\u003e - long bloom period in winter makes lenten rose one of the best best shade perennials\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Iris \" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.com\/collections\/iris-japanese-louisiana-ensata-variegata\"\u003eIris\u003c\/a\u003e - shade iris have smaller blooms than their sun counterparts, but are more intricate in design\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Lycoris\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.com\/collections\/lycoris-red-spider-lily-surprise-lily-hurricane-lily\"\u003eLycoris\u003c\/a\u003e - partial shade perennials for a late summer flower show\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Paeonia\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.com\/collections\/peony-peonies-paeonia-plants-for-sale-itoh-yellow\"\u003ePaeonia\u003c\/a\u003e - woodland peonies produce very large flowers for shaded areas\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\r\n\u003chr\u003e\r\n\u003ch2\u003eTop 10 Foliage Plants that Grow in Shade\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eLight colored leaves also work well as shade garden plants, especially when they can stand out against surrounding dark green foliage. We recommend for the woodland garden, shade perennials with colorful silver foliage or shade tolerant plants with yellow foliage\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003col\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Acorus\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.com\/collections\/acorus-calamus-sweet-flag-grass\"\u003eAcorus\u003c\/a\u003e - fragrant chartreuse leaves for shade. A medicinal herb too.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Brunnera\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.com\/collections\/brunnera\"\u003eBrunnera\u003c\/a\u003e - very drought tolerant plants that like shade\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Carex\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.com\/collections\/sedge-carex-grass\"\u003eCarex\u003c\/a\u003e - grass-like plants for shade garden\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Cyclamen\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.com\/collections\/cyclamen\"\u003eCyclamen\u003c\/a\u003e - a dwarf shade plant with variegated, heart-shaped leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Farfugium\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.com\/collections\/farfugium\"\u003eFarfugium\u003c\/a\u003e - similar in form to a hosta but with glossier leaves and a fall bloom in the woodland garden\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Ferns\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.com\/collections\/fern-plant-hardy-ferns-perennial-outdoor-garden\"\u003eFerns\u003c\/a\u003e - must have perennial plants for shade for texture, form, and color\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Hosta\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.com\/collections\/hosta-plant-blue-variegated-large-small-miniature-plantain-lily\"\u003eHosta\u003c\/a\u003e - hand down, the best shade plants\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Polygonatum\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.com\/collections\/polygonatum-solomons-seal\"\u003ePolygonatum\u003c\/a\u003e - these tall shade perennials have an upright habit to balance out clumping plants\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Pulmonaria\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.com\/collections\/pulmonaria\"\u003ePulmonaria\u003c\/a\u003e - silver foliage topped with blue or \u003ca title=\"pink flowers\" href=\"\/collections\/pink-flowers\"\u003epink flowers\u003c\/a\u003e make lungwort one of the best shade plants\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Zingiber\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.com\/collections\/zingiber-ginger-plant\"\u003eZingiber\u003c\/a\u003e - tall shade plants with large tropical leaves with a mild ginger scent\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\r\n\u003chr\u003e\r\n\u003ch2\u003eTop 10 Shade Tolerant Plants for Texture\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eWhen gardening with plants for shade, don't forget about texture either. Shade tolerant ferns offer a very fine texture to balance with the coarse texture of other shade tolerant perennials\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003col\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Adiantum\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.com\/collections\/adiantum-maidenhair-fern\"\u003eAdiantum\u003c\/a\u003e - very tough and adaptable ferns for shade with a unique frond shape\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Alocasia\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.com\/collections\/alocasia-plant\"\u003eAlocasia\u003c\/a\u003e - tall shade perennials with large shiny leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Amorphophallus\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.com\/collections\/amorphophallus-corpse-flower\"\u003eAmorphophallus\u003c\/a\u003e - bizarre tall shade plants with incredible leaf forms and flowers in the woodland garden\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Arisaema\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.com\/collections\/arisaema-jack-in-the-pulpit-cobra-lily\"\u003eArisaema\u003c\/a\u003e - jack-in-the-pulpit produces candy-striped, tall, purple and white flowers for shade\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Athyrium\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.com\/collections\/athyrium-lady-fern-japanese-painted-fern\"\u003eAthyrium\u003c\/a\u003e - lady fern features a feather-plume-like textured leaf\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Helleborus\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.com\/collections\/helleborus-lenten-rose-christmas-rose\"\u003eHelleborus\u003c\/a\u003e - leathery, hand-shaped, leaves on this shade plant\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Hosta\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.com\/collections\/hosta-plant-blue-variegated-large-small-miniature-plantain-lily\"\u003eHosta\u003c\/a\u003e - shade perennials that form elegant mounds in the woodland garden\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Onychium\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.com\/collections\/onychium\"\u003eOnychium\u003c\/a\u003e - very fine textured fronds on this shade fern\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Polygonatum\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.com\/collections\/polygonatum-solomons-seal\"\u003ePolygonatum\u003c\/a\u003e - tall shade perennials whose leaves look like a staircase\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Zingiber\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.com\/collections\/zingiber-ginger-plant\"\u003eZingiber\u003c\/a\u003e - large, tropical leaves with a mild ginger scent\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\r\n\u003chr\u003e\r\n\u003ch2\u003eTop 10 Native Full Shade Perennials\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eWhen gardening with plants for shade, don't forget about texture either. Shade tolerant ferns offer a very fine texture to balance with the coarse texture of shade tolerant perennials\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003col\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Anemonella thalictroides\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.com\/collections\/anemonella\"\u003eAnemonella thalictroides\u003c\/a\u003e - charming little button-like flowers on these flowering shade perennials\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Chrysogonum\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.com\/collections\/chrysogonum\"\u003eChrysogonum\u003c\/a\u003e - yellow flowers and a groundcover habit for the shade flower garden\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Cimicifuga\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.com\/collections\/cimicifuga\"\u003eCimicifuga\u003c\/a\u003e - tall spiky white flowers for shade garden\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Heuchera\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.com\/collections\/coral-bells-heuchera-varieties\"\u003eHeuchera\u003c\/a\u003e - a wide variety of foliage colors, and a mounding habit on these perennial shade plants\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Illicium parviflorum\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.com\/collections\/illicium\"\u003eIllicium parviflorum\u003c\/a\u003e - the chartreuse-leaved forms make very colorful shade plants\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Sanguinaria\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.com\/collections\/sanguinaria\"\u003eSanguinaria\u003c\/a\u003e - lovely white flowers and a long history of medicinal use make bloodroot popular flowering shade plants\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Iris \" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.com\/collections\/iris-japanese-louisiana-ensata-variegata\"\u003eIris cristata\u003c\/a\u003e - Intricate and beautiful flowers for the woodland garden\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Onoclea sensibilis\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.com\/collections\/onoclea\"\u003eOnoclea sensibilis\u003c\/a\u003e - moisture loving ferns for shade\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Cardamine\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.com\/collections\/cardamine\"\u003eCardamine\u003c\/a\u003e - a spring ephemeral with powder blue perennial shade flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Shade loving perennial phlox\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.com\/collections\/phlox\"\u003ePhlox divaricata\u003c\/a\u003e - shade loving perennial flowers with light blue blooms in early spring\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\r\n\u003chr\u003e\r\n\u003ch2\u003eTop 10 Evergreen Shade Perennials\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003col\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.com\/collections\/acorus-calamus-sweet-flag-grass\"\u003eAcorus\u003c\/a\u003e - chartreuse leaves with a pleasant herbal scent make Acorus a great plant for the perennial garden\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Asarum\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.com\/collections\/asarum-wild-ginger-plant-hexastylis\"\u003eAsarum\u003c\/a\u003e - leathery, heart-shaped leaves that are frequently variegated with silver veins are great woodland garden plants\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Carex\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.com\/collections\/sedge-carex-grass\"\u003eCarex\u003c\/a\u003e - grassy mounds with variegated leaves...better than liriope for the woodland garden\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Danae\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.com\/collections\/danae\"\u003eDanae\u003c\/a\u003e - a dwarf shrub with orange berries that tolerates dry shade\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Fatsia\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.com\/collections\/japanese-fatsia\"\u003eFatsia\u003c\/a\u003e - large, hand-shaped leaves and cool, white, alien flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Helleborus\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.com\/collections\/helleborus-lenten-rose-christmas-rose\"\u003eHelleborus\u003c\/a\u003e - leathery, hand-shaped, leaves on this shade plant\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Ophiopogon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.com\/collections\/ophiopogon-black-dwarf-mondo-grass\"\u003eOphiopogon\u003c\/a\u003e - black mondo grass looks great growing next to silvery shade plants\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Pulmonaria\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.com\/collections\/pulmonaria\"\u003ePulmonaria\u003c\/a\u003e - fuzzy leaves with wonderful silver variegation\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Ruscus\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.com\/collections\/ruscus\"\u003eRuscus\u003c\/a\u003e - dwarf shrubs with small pointed leaves and red berries...these are excellent drought tolerant plants for shady areas\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Sarcococca\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.com\/collections\/sarcococca\"\u003eSarcococca\u003c\/a\u003e - glossy green leaves with fragrant white flowers for shady areas\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\r\n\u003chr\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eYou can also narrow down your list of shade tolerant plants by special water needs: Shop for \u003ca title=\"Shop all Dry Shade tolerant plants\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.com\/collections\/dry-shade-plants-for-dry-shade\"\u003eDry Shade\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca title=\"Shop all wet shade tolerant plants\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.com\/collections\/shade-plants-for-wet-soil\"\u003eWet Shade\u003c\/a\u003e flowering plants here. Or you can narrow down your shopping list by plant type: \u003ca title=\"Ferns for Shade\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.com\/collections\/fern-plant-hardy-ferns-perennial-outdoor-garden\"\u003eFerns for Shade\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca title=\"Grasses for Shade\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.com\/collections\/decorative-ornamental-grasses-tall-small-dwarf-plant-varieties\"\u003eGrasses for Shade\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eAdditional Shade Perennial Resources\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eTo learn more about the best plants for shade check out our \u003ca title=\"Article: Gardening in the Shade\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.com\/blogs\/articles\/gardening-in-the-shade\"\u003earticle entitled 'Gardening in the Shade\u003c\/a\u003e' that describes many cool shade plants and perennial flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAlso, check out our many shady \u003ca title=\"blog posts about shade gardening\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.jlbg.org\/tag\/shade-loving-plants\/\"\u003eblog posts about shade plants and flowers\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca title=\"woodland gardens, opens in new window\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.jlbg.org\/tag\/woodland-garden\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewoodland gardens\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"achimenes-harry-williams","title":"Achimenes Harry Williams","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe can think of few better woodland drought-tolerant \u003ca title=\"See our collection of groundcovers\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.com\/collections\/perennial-groundcovers-plants-flowering\"\u003egroundcovers\u003c\/a\u003e for summer flowering than this amazing gesneriad! We have trialed a number of achimenes for winter hardiness and Achimenes 'Harry Williams' has not only survived single digits F, but has stood out from the other survivors by its incredible garden performance. Emerging in June, the fuzzy green foliage adorns short stems, topped, starting in early July with a stunning show of beautiful pansy-shaped flowers that emerge crimson red then morph to crimson violet, both with a contrasting yellow throat. Light shade to morning sun is best for peak performance.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":20999702085,"sku":"6169","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Achimenes-Harry-Williams.i-6169.s-64651.r-1_a71ba778-8844-4d93-8e4d-e5c4f306e313.jpg?v=1783442203"},{"product_id":"lobelia-cardinalis","title":"Lobelia cardinalis","description":"\u003cp\u003eLobelia cardinalis is an easy-to-grow, North American native perennial whose native range includes 41 of the 50 states, absent only in the far northwest quadrant. Cardinal flower emerges from a flat winter rosette to produce a 4'-5' stalk (height varies with soil moisture), topped with bright red tubular flowers beginning in late summer and continuing into fall...always a favorite of hummingbirds. While it prefers an acidic moist soil, it is amazingly tolerant of a wide range of garden soil conditions. When happy, it should reseed well.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThis hummingbird favorite is a low maintenance perennial when planted in the correct habitat. The only maintenance we perform is to cut the flowers stalks to the ground when flowering is finished. If you'd like more plants, leave the stalks until seed have dropped, which occurs fairly quickly after flowering ceases.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eLarge clumps can be divided, if you spot a special seedling. Another option for propagation of a selected clone is via flower stalk cuttings, taken before the flowers begin to open.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Conditions:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eIn the garden, it prefers wet to very moist soils, although they will also tolerate average moisture garden conditions. They are usually found in very acidic soils, but will also tolerate pH's approaching neutral.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eGarden Value:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eIn the late summer garden, it provides a very unique vertical element with spikes of red, when very little other than yellow composites are usually in flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eNatural Impact:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eCardinal flower is superb for luring hummingbirds into the garden. Butterflies and moths are secondary pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":20999945413,"sku":"22","price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Lobelia-cardinalis.i-22.s-63038.r-1_e0b8d0ee-bb27-4075-b986-01332d957ffc.jpg?v=1783690346"},{"product_id":"aucuba-japonica-limbata","title":"Aucuba japonica Limbata","description":"\u003cp\u003e(aka: Aucuba 'Sulphurea Marginata') Aucuba japonica 'Limbata' isn't a new plant, since it was first introduced in 1864, but it has remained quite rare and expensive since it grows and propagates so slowly. This beautiful 4' tall x 4' wide aucuba has dark, evergreen, deeply toothed leaves, each surrounded by a wide yellow border that brightens to white as the leaves age. Aucuba 'Limbata' is a female clone, so if you have a male nearby, your plant will be laden with lovely red fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":20999951749,"sku":"33","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Aucuba-japonica-Limbata.i-33.s-66178.r-1_90c29c01-5afd-4ef5-b1c6-60313a4c84e7.jpg?v=1774549679"},{"product_id":"ajuga-pyramidalis-metallica-crispa-purpurea","title":"Ajuga pyramidalis Metallica Crispa Purpurea","description":"\u003cp\u003e(aka: Ajuga 'Mini Crisp Red') This very cute, slow-growing ajuga forms tight rosettes of deep purple, crinkled, spinach-like leaves, eventually making a 3\" tall x 1' wide patch in 3 years. Ajuga 'Metallica Crispa Purpurea' is great used in masses in a well-drained rockery or in a special sunny spot in the garden where, in late spring, the patches are topped with 6\" stalks of tiny purple-blue flowers. Ajuga 'Metallica Crispa Purpurea' is one of a small handful of bugleweeds that thrive in our heat and humidity.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":20999954117,"sku":"39","price":15.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Ajuga-pyramidalis-Metallica-Crispa-Purpurea.i-39.s-64346.r-1.jpg?v=1784128479"},{"product_id":"lycoris-squamigera","title":"Lycoris squamigera","description":"\u003cp\u003eLycoris x squamigera is the most well-known and easiest-to-grow of the surprise lilies, but one whose background is mysterious since it has never been seen in the wild. Recent DNA work shows it is a sterile hybrid between Lycoris sprengeri and Lycoris longituba. The robust, 24\" tall, \"nekkid\" scapes emerge from dormancy in late summer, topped with large, clear pink, outward-facing flowers. Lycoris x squamigera is great mixed into the border for a summer change or naturalized in the deciduous woodland garden. After flowering, the grey-green, strap-like foliage emerges to produce energy for next year's flowers. Lycoris x squamigera is a long-lived and durable deer-resistant bulb for a wide range of garden soils and sites. Lycoris x squamigera does require a cold winter to flower, so don't bother planting this in the Deep South unless you enjoy it for the foliage. Conversely, if you're growing something labeled \"Amaryllis belladonna\" north of Zone 8, change your tags.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21000058501,"sku":"177","price":22.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Lycoris-squamigera.i-177.s-63427.r-1_d9d81cc6-4deb-4328-b3c0-e79feda62315.jpg?v=1774549689"},{"product_id":"hydrangea-macrophylla-maculata","title":"Hydrangea macrophylla Maculata","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe summer-produced flower heads are composed of a row of sterile florets around the large central flower cluster. The lacecap flowers are blue in acidic soil and pink in alkaline areas. When winter temperatures drop below 10 degrees F, the bloom buds may be killed...that's okay, though, since the white edged foliage is so wonderful! Expect a 3' tall x 5' wide clump at maturity. We originally received this big-leaf lacecap hydrangea as Hydrangea macrophylla 'Mariesii Variegata', but the correct cultivar name seems to be 'Maculata'.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21000214917,"sku":"294","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Hydrangea-macrophylla-Maculata.i-294.s-67150.r-1.jpg?v=1783695370"},{"product_id":"polystichum-acrostichoides","title":"Polystichum acrostichoides","description":"\u003cp\u003ePolystichum acrostichoides is a wonderful, easy-to-grow, deer-resistant US native (Minnesota south to Florida) with sturdy, dark, evergreen fronds emanating from a central point, making a 2' wide clump...particularly effective when used in drifts. The fronds first emerge upright, then flatten with age. Christmas fern (known in PC circles as the Seasonal Holiday Fern) is one of the finest of all evergreen ferns and retains its attractive appearance all winter...simply superb for woodland gardens, especially those with deep shade areas!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eChristmas fern is a maintenance free, evergreen perennial that requires little if any care in the garden. Since Polystichum acrostichoides holds onto its leaves for several years, the old ones will eventually degrade. In nature this needs no assistance, but in the garden, these may be removed to improve the plants appearance. Do not ever remove the current year foliage, since this will kill the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Conditions:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003ePolystichum acrostichoides prefers average to slightly dry soil with good drainage. It will not survive in soils that remain waterlogged. Acidic soils to pH's near neutral are fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eChristmas fern is very shade tolerant, to all but the very darkest sites. It also has a bit of tolerance to sun, but this should be limited to 1-2 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eGarden Value:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eEvergreen groundcovers which do not spread or require maintenance are invaluable in the woodland garden, and Christmas fern provides both. Ferns provide a wonderful textural contrast between bolder textured plants like \u003ca title=\"hosta\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.com\/collections\/hosta-plant-blue-variegated-large-small-miniature-plantain-lily\"\u003ehosta\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca title=\"asarum\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.com\/collections\/asarum-wild-ginger-plant-hexastylis\"\u003easarum\u003c\/a\u003e, and Solomon's seal.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21000215813,"sku":"295","price":18.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Polystichum-acrostichoides.i-295.s-62132.r-1_3e35b1b1-9659-4a1b-891e-3674e4016f21.jpg?v=1783692527"},{"product_id":"adiantum-pedatum-northern-maidenhair-fern","title":"Adiantum pedatum","description":"\u003cp\u003eWithout a doubt, the widespread Adiantum pedatum (Canada south to Florida) is one of our most elegant North American native ferns. The horizontal horseshoe-like wreath of foliage rests atop 18-24\" tall, wiry black stems. Northern maidenhair fern thrives in moist, rich soil, but also grows well in all but the driest of woodland garden sites. The light, airy, fine texture of the fronds serves as a perfect backdrop for hostas and other bold foliage plants. In early April, this deciduous native fern unfurls for a true Kodak moment. In 10 years, expect a 2' wide deer-resistant clump. In the 1900s, it was used medicinally to treat arthritis, asthma, nasal congestion, wound bleeding, and to cleanse and condition shiny hair...better plant several clumps.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eNorthern maidenhair fern prefers a cool, moist soil, but thrives in hot, humid climates as long as the soil doesn't stay dry for extended periods. This North American native often occurs naturally on calcium-rich soils, although they also perform well in woodland garden conditions on slightly acidic soils. They prefer light, open shade and do not thrive well in either part of full sun conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eGarden Maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it's deciduous, it really doesn't require any garden maintenance since it dies back to the ground on its own in fall. There are not any significant pest issues for this and most other maidenhair ferns. If you continue to plant in your shade garden throughout the fall and winter, be sure to mark your clumps while they are in foliage to keep from losing track of them while they are dormant.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eNomenclature\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAdiantum pedatum is often confused with Adiantum aleuticum, which has a more Northerly distribution as well as being most prevalent in the US Pacific Northwest.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eWatch our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/shorts\/lim3J8rxb48\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePlant Spotligh\u003c\/a\u003et video for more information.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21000236485,"sku":"320","price":18.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Adiantum-pedatum.i-320.s-62079.r-1.jpg?v=1783611864"},{"product_id":"acorus-gramineus-ogon","title":"Acorus gramineus Ogon","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor over three decades, Acorus gramineus 'Ogon' has been a landscape staple in the gardens here at Juniper Level. This 1975 Barry Yinger introduction from Japan is a glaringly beautiful, evergreen perennial with brilliant yellow, deer-resistant foliage, brightest from fall through spring. While the overall effect is bright yellow, The foliage actually has a vertical green stripe down the side of each 1\/8\" wide plasticized leaf. This easy to grow groundcover forms a fabulous 1' tall slowly-widening patch...best in moist shade. It's roots have antifungal and antibacterial properties.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e'Ogon' sweet flag is a very low maintenance perennial. Because it's evergreen, it does not require an annual pruning. However, if the foliage looks tattered due to hail or other damage, it can be cut to the ground and will resprout quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAll Acorus gramineus cultivars can be easily divided in any season that the ground isn't frozen. It will re-grown quite rapidly after division if they are promptly replanted and kept moist for the first few weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Conditions:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eIn the garden, it prefers moist soil, although it is quite tolerant of short periods of drought. Light open shade or early morning sun is best. The foliage can burn in full sun, and growth slows dramatically in dense shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eGarden Value:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe visual impact of 'Ogon' sweet flag in terms of both color and texture in the winter garden is quite striking, when many other woodland perennials are still dormant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21000266501,"sku":"369","price":17.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Acorus-gramineus-Ogon.i-369.s-64652.r-1_fb33c7d4-a682-476f-a6cc-fd99992d6038.jpg?v=1774549729"},{"product_id":"ophiopogon-japonicus-gyoku-ryu-dwarf-mondo-grass","title":"Ophiopogon japonicus Gyoku Ryu","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Simply irresistible\" is the best way to describe Ophiopogon 'Gyoku Ryu', a dwarf mondo grass cultivar with thick, dark green, grass-like foliage that eventually makes a tight mat in even the worst garden conditions. Plant dwarf mondo on 6-12\" centers for a wonderful evergreen groundcover. Ophiopogon 'Gyoku Ryu' could best be described as looking like a lush lawn of pre-mowed grass...what a great idea! If that's not enough, the rhizomes of Ophiopogon japonicus have long been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat inflammation, cardiovascular disease, tumors, and to slow aging. I think I'm going to be rollin' around in the \u003ca title=\"Check out our collection of mondo grass\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.com\/collections\/ophiopogon-black-dwarf-mondo-grass\"\u003emondo grass\u003c\/a\u003e this afternoon.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21000399941,"sku":"551","price":18.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Ophiopogon-japonicus-Gyoku-Ryu.i-551.s-16444.r-1_18770613-5f54-4a04-8cec-f39ebb38db4e.jpg?v=1782759892"},{"product_id":"oxalis-triangularis-atropurpurea","title":"Oxalis triangularis Atropurpurea","description":"\u003cp\u003e(aka: Oxalis regnellii 'Triangularis') Ode to Oxalis: Not a weed...never seen a seed, nor will it impede any gardening deeds...indeed, so continue to read. Oxalis triangularis 'Atropurpurea' is a charming, easy-to-grow, clump-forming, winter-deciduous oxalis that has deep velvety-purple leaves edged with a wide black border topped by tiny, \u003ca title=\"See more of our pink flowering perennials for sale\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.com\/collections\/pink-flowers\"\u003elight pink flowers\u003c\/a\u003e in summer...extremely cute! Purple shamrock is a dynamite plant to blend into the perennial border or woodland garden. Some of our Zone 6 customers claim to be growing purple shamrock successfully through their winters.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21000435525,"sku":"589","price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Oxalis-triangularis-Atropurpurea.i-589.s-60968.r-1_570806d7-3f1a-4eb6-bebf-36a95c2d84a3.jpg?v=1782492345"},{"product_id":"dryopteris-ludoviciana-large-ferns","title":"Dryopteris ludoviciana","description":"\u003cp\u003eDryopteris ludoviciana is a stately, semi-evergreen, clumping fern, native to the southeastern US, that makes a wonderful addition to the woodland garden. The shiny but leathery 3' tall fronds form a striking upright architectural specimen in the garden. Despite being native to swamps, Dryopteris ludoviciana has performed admirably for us in normal garden conditions, but also has a good tolerance for alkaline conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21000452613,"sku":"611","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Dryopteris-ludoviciana.i-611.s-66635.r-1_20339fe6-04dc-4652-850a-8cb94019ff23.jpg?v=1781636788"},{"product_id":"patrinia-scabiosifolia","title":"Patrinia scabiosifolia","description":"\u003cp\u003eGolden lace is truly one of the best \u003ca title=\"New perennials from Plant Delights\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.com\/collections\/new-plants\"\u003enew perennials\u003c\/a\u003e in the last couple of decades for adding a bit of summer bling to your garden. After doing the green scabiosa-like rosette thing for the first year, every year thereafter you will find clusters of tall, airy, see-through 50-70\" stems, topped with chrome-yellow flowers throughout the summer. After the blooms fade, the remaining floral parts retain the golden color. Patrinia scabiosifolia is a great plant to blend in the garden border or to use in flower arrangements. In good soils, Patrinia scabiosifolia will even reseed to create some truly special combinations.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21000462341,"sku":"627","price":17.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Patrinia-scabiosifolia.i-627.s-67487.r-1_7fbeebc7-0566-42c6-96b9-2138fa0449bb.jpg?v=1780940638"},{"product_id":"disporum-flavens","title":"Disporum flavens","description":"\u003cp\u003e(aka: Disporum uniflorum) We first encountered this fairy bell in the wild in 1997 on Korea's Ulleung Island. Even before that encounter, we already prized Disporum flavens as the star of the genus Disporum. As Disporum flavens emerges, like a \u003ca title=\"See our Solomon's seal collection\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.com\/collections\/polygonatum-solomons-seal\"\u003eSolomon's seal\u003c\/a\u003e, in spring, the vivid yellow flowers at the end of the stalk are already visible. As the upright stalk reaches its ultimate height, the tips turn outward within days and the yellow flowers burst forth in a spectacular display...a great, upright, 2' wide clumper. In late summer, Disporum flavens is covered with dark black berries...very easy to grow and simply superb in the woodland garden.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21000505733,"sku":"691","price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Disporum-flavens.i-691.s-66629.r-1.jpg?v=1781534213"},{"product_id":"asarum-splendens","title":"Asarum splendens","description":"\u003cp\u003eSplendid indeed! Asarum splendens is a vigorous and superbly easy-to-grow Chinese wild ginger that makes a great evergreen groundcover for the woodland garden. The large, dark green, deer-resistant leaves (evergreen to 10 degrees F) are heavily adorned with silvery mottling throughout. Asarum splendens is a vigorously rhizomatous species, spreading underground to 6' wide in 10 years. In early spring, you will also love this one for the large 2\" flowers of dark purple...one of the finest members of the ginger family. Our original stock came from China, via both Jim Waddick and Barry Yinger.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eIn the woodland garden, Asarum splendens needs no maintenance once established. It spreads widely via underground rhizomes, and once established is almost impossible to eradicate. This isn't a problem unless it's planted too close to other smaller, more defenseless woodland perennials.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Conditions:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"See our Asarum collection\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.com\/collections\/asarum-wild-ginger-plant-hexastylis\"\u003eAsarum\u003c\/a\u003e grows best in a rich moist, woodland soil, but is also incredibly drought tolerant, growing in extremely dry soils once established. As you can imagine, the growth rate is much slower in drier soils. Wild ginger can also tolerate soils that remain waterlogged, although growth is also much slower in these conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eNatural Impacts:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe primary pollinators for Splendid Chinese wild ginger is the lowly pill bug or roly-poly.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21000526981,"sku":"720","price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Asarum-splendens.i-720.s-65620.r-1_ae57ab38-51af-42de-b154-81d096b1d129.jpg?v=1783709494"},{"product_id":"ophiopogon-planiscapus-kokuryu-black-mondo-grass-nigrescens","title":"Ophiopogon planiscapus Kokuryu","description":"\u003cp\u003e(aka: Ophiopogon 'Nigrescens', O. 'Arabicus', O. 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Black mondo grass is an easy-to-grow groundcover that makes a fabulous backdrop for blues, golds and good imaginations...do you have a dream?\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21000528773,"sku":"721","price":18.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Ophiopogon-planiscapus-Kokuryu.i-721.s-68534.r-1.jpg?v=1783365442"},{"product_id":"thelypteris-kunthii","title":"Thelypteris kunthii","description":"\u003cp\u003e(aka: Pelazoneuron kunthii, Thelypteris normalis) The robust Thelypteris kunthii is one of our favorite Southeast US \u003ca title=\"native ferns\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.com\/collections\/fern-plant-hardy-ferns-perennial-outdoor-garden\"\u003enative ferns\u003c\/a\u003e and certainly one of the most durable ferns we grow. Native to swamps and streambanks from SC west to Texas, the large, light green triangular fronds of abundant maiden fern are produced all summer, and contrast nicely with the near white stipes (stems) that support them. The slowly rhizomatous, deer-resistant, winter-deciduous Thelypteris kunthii spreads nicely to make incredible woodland masses. Not only does abundant maiden fern thrive in shade, but it grows equally well for us in full, baking sun. We think everyone should have an abundance of maidens throughout their garden.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWatch our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/shorts\/UBAwnZ_N8nk\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePlant Spotlight\u003c\/a\u003e video for more information. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21000553221,"sku":"764","price":18.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Thelypteris-kunthii.i-764.s-68608.r-1.jpg?v=1783006414"},{"product_id":"amorphophallus-konjac","title":"Amorphophallus konjac","description":"\u003cp\u003e(aka: Amorphophallus, Hydrosme rivieri) This unusual, hardy, tuberous aroid has one giant divided leaf on top of a 4-5' tall, green and purple mottled, fleshy stalk (petiole). 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We ship quarter-sized or larger tubers that are 3-4 years from flowering size.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWatch our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/9P51-a5CYQQ?si=2G1EBGDTWK-xRNO3\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePlant Spotlight\u003c\/a\u003e video for more information. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21000565061,"sku":"783","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Amorphophallus-konjac.i-783.s-63781.r-1_f46212c7-8a44-4639-be49-78f803d9a242.jpg?v=1782388798"},{"product_id":"lobelia-angulata","title":"Lobelia angulata","description":"\u003cp\u003e(aka: Pratia angulata) We have really enjoyed this wonderful semi-evergreen groundcover lobelia from New Zealand in our garden for decades. The zig-zag black stems are clothed with tiny round leaves forming a nice 1\" tall, ground-hugging mat. 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How about saying: \"Korean tassel fern is just one of the best damn ferns you will ever buy!\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eTassel Fern requires no maintenance in the garden in terms of cutbacks or divisions. Clumps can thrive for decades with no care as long as they are planted in the right conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Conditions:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003ePolystichum polyblepharum prefers a rich, compost enhanced soil, although it will grow fine in less than ideal conditions. It is not particular about moisture, and will tolerate a fairly dry site. 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Aucuba japonica 'Lemon Flare' is a male selection and makes a compact 4' tall x 4' wide evergreen shrub, clothed with densely yellow-spotted 6.5\" long x 1.5\" wide green leaves. When the new growth emerges in late spring, Aucuba 'Lemon Flare' seems to glow like a lightning bug.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21001058949,"sku":"1388","price":25.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Aucuba-japonica-Lemon-Flare.i-1388.s-64186.r-1.jpg?v=1776976071"},{"product_id":"stokesia-laevis-mary-gregory","title":"Stokesia laevis Mary Gregory","description":"\u003cp\u003eStokesia 'Mary Gregory' is an exciting selection of our native (NC to Louisiana) Stokes Aster, first introduced to the mainstream trade by NC's former Niche Gardens. The plant was discovered in the 1970s by the late Thomas \"Henry\" Suydam (Jimmy Dorsey\/Benny Goodman band member), of Columbia, SC, who shared it with his local gardening friend, Mary Gregory, whose name it now bears. Starting for us in June, this Stokes' aster is topped with creamy yellow flowers, similar in color to Coreopsis 'Moonbeam'. For us, Stokesia 'Mary Gregory' flowers consistently throughout the summer. Part to full sun in average to very moist soils are best for this great pollinator attractant.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21001065989,"sku":"1404","price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Stokesia-laevis-Mary-Gregory.i-1404.s-15411.r-1_f3a13c7f-a9d9-43fd-8e20-e4063f82bb56.jpg?v=1781717787"},{"product_id":"penstemon-smallii","title":"Penstemon smallii","description":"\u003cp\u003ePenstemon smallii has long been a favorite Southeast US (NC to Alabama) native beard tongue. The bushy, 6\" tall winter rosettes of green foliage with reddish overtones, give rise to 12\" tall stalks, laden with small lavender bells in May and June (NC). Penstemon smallii is short-lived (2-3 years), but seeds around nicely...always in the perfect spot. In the wild, it grows on rocky mountainous slopes and outcrops, and needs a similar condition in the garden for it to thrive...think very good drainage...even to the point of mixing in small gravel in poorly drained soils. It's also a great food source for native bees.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21001068165,"sku":"1414","price":16.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Penstemon-smallii.i-1414.s-68193.r-1.jpg?v=1775129022"},{"product_id":"myosotis-palustris-southern-blues","title":"Myosotis palustris Southern Blues","description":"\u003cp\u003eMyosotis 'Southern Blues' is a 2001 Plant Delights\/JLBG introduction that we first met in the late 1990s on a visit to the late garden writer Pam Harper's coastal Virginia garden. I was amazed to see the heat-hating forget-me-not thriving. Pam shared this special form of Myosotis palustris, which we subsequently named Myosotis 'Southern Blues' and propagated to share with other warm-climate gardeners. This wonderful \u003ca title=\"See more groundcovers\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.com\/collections\/perennial-groundcovers-plants-flowering\"\u003edeer-resistant groundcover\u003c\/a\u003e forms 6\" wide rosettes of shiny green leaves connected by short above-ground stolons. The patch is adorned from spring through summer with dozens of tiny, sky-blue (not purple) forget-me-not flowers. Myosotis palustris 'Southern Blues' is equally at home in average (not dry) garden soil or in a shallow water pool. 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