Lobelia thrives in cool climates and looks stunning spilling out of window boxes or containers. Give these annuals lots of shade as they hardly tolerate direct sunlight. They become shaggy as nighttime temperatures reach 70 degrees.
These magnificent perennials, which are a kind of hellebore, bloom from late winter to spring time and come in a variety of exquisite colours. They often blossom when ice is still on the land and are exceptionally cold resilient.
One of the few ornamental grasses that does well in shade is this deciduous perennial. Japanese forest grass is a clump-forming plant that can be used as as a foundation plant, as a land cover, mobilised along a slope, or in container where it displays its attractive arching structure.
Large, dense bloom heads of pink or white on this native hydrangea provide three seasons of beauty and texture. Its foliage has vibrant autumn colour, unlike other varieties of hydrangeas. Along a property line, the change from woodland to lawn is seamless.
This natural forest plant blooms in the early spring with lovely, frothy flowers and evergreen foliage. Although foamflower can survive extreme shadow, it blooms best in dappled sunlight.
The window boxes or hanging pots are the perfect places to display these gorgeous annuals. Hummingbirds and butterflies are drawn to the flowers' purple, pink, red, or blended hues.
These perennials, also referred to as hardy geraniums, feature spicy-scented foliage and lovely pink or purple blooms from late spring to summer. Some bloom perpetually. They are great edging plants and can withstand significant shade while still producing abundant blooms.
This perennial, which will tolerate moderate sun, gives a splash of colour to any shaded area with its ruffled, vividly coloured leaves. This plant, which has tiny flower spikes that bloom in the middle of the summer and is sometimes known as coral bells, is tough
These trees have lovely foliage, beautiful forms, and stunning fall colour. Read the plant label or summary to be sure of what you are buying because the majority of varieties like shade but others can endure sun.
This less well-known perennial features lovely springtime blooms. Although it dislikes foot traffic and creates an attractive ground cover, it is cold hardy. Plant it where it won't be disturbed.