How To Create Shade In Garden

10 Shade-Loving Perennial Plants

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While many plants need full sunshine to thrive, there are some that don't mind shade and even prefer it. They put out gorgeous blooms throughout the year and show off beautiful green foliage. And they look great in that shady spot in your yard or garden.

Astilbe

Astilbe grows in a variety of colors, and its foliage is feathery like ferns. Just be careful, because it not only does well in shade, but it also needs to be in the shade. Too much sun can kill it.

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Hostas

Hostas are some of the more common shade-loving perennials, and you can find them in almost any garden shop. The leaves come in a variety of patterns, and they bloom in the summer.

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Bleeding Heart

Bleeding heart flowers are favorites for those seeking something decorative and unique. The pink and white blooms look like actual hearts, and this plant can live practically anywhere that isn't too sunny.

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Christmas Ferns

One reason many people opt to plant Christmas ferns in their yards and gardens is that they stay green year-round, even through the winter. These feathery green plants can also help prevent soil erosion and grow well in dark, damp areas.

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Lily of the Valley

Before you fall in love with the fragrant lily of the valley flower, you need to know that they're poisonous. Plant with caution if you have animals and small children. The white, bell-like blooms are popular in wedding bouquets and decorations, and they grow well under trees.

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Monkshood

While many shady perennials blame in spring and early summer, monkshood looks great in late summer and fall. It's a beautiful plant that can grow up to six feet tall, and its foliage is resistant to garden pests like deer, rabbits and rodents.

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Autumn Anemones

Another late bloomer that can extend the color in your garden is the autumn anemone. They can't live in full sunlight, so make sure they get plenty of shade. These Japanese flowers have a daisy-like appearance.

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Hydrangea

Like hostas, hydrangeas are incredibly popular in the United States and easy to find at your local garden shop. Blooms are typically pink, blue, purple and white, and the acidity of your soil can actually play a role in how they color.

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Lilyturf

Lilyturf is low-maintenance and grows quite well in shade, but you have to be careful. When it's doing well, it spreads quickly and can easily take over your entire garden. In late summer, you'll see purple and white flowers shooting up from the center.

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Hellebore

One of hellebore's most attractive features is that it blooms in winter through early spring, so you always have something nice to look at in your yard or garden. That's one reason why it's often called the Christmas Rose even though this evergreen perennial isn't a rose at all.

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