Plants for Creating the Beginner Shade Garden
Witch hazel (Hamamelis x intermedia): Zones 5-9 Hosta (Hosta ‘Patriot’): Zones 3-9 False forget-me-not (Brunnera macrophylla): Zones 4-8 False spirea (Astilbe chinensis ‘Visions’): Zones 4-7 Solomon’s seal (Polygonatum odoratum ‘Variegatum’): Zones 3-8
If you aren’t able to find the exact cultivars listed above, substitute with others that have similar colors, shapes, and sizes. And because some plants can become overly aggressive and spread out of control in certain climates, always check which species are considered invasive in your area before planting.
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