Hostas (Hosta spp.): Known for their beautiful foliage, hostas come in a variety of colors, shapes, and sizes, making them a versatile choice for shady gardens.
Ferns (Various genera): Ferns are a classic choice for shady gardens, with their delicate fronds adding a touch of elegance. Japanese painted ferns and maidenhair ferns are particularly popular.
Bleeding Heart (Dicentra spp.): This unique plant produces heart-shaped flowers that dangle gracefully from arching stems, adding a romantic touch to shady areas.
Astilbe (Astilbe spp.): Known for their feathery plumes of flowers, astilbes come in a range of colors and can brighten up shady spots.
Lungwort (Pulmonaria spp.): Lungworts are prized for their spotted leaves and early spring flowers, which are typically blue, pink, or white.
Coral Bells (Heuchera spp.): These plants are valued for their colorful foliage, which comes in shades of purple, green, silver, and more, adding interest to shady gardens.
Lily of the Valley (Convallaria majalis): This fragrant perennial produces small, bell-shaped flowers in spring and thrives in shady, moist conditions.
Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa spp.): This ornamental grass adds texture and movement to shady areas with its cascading, bamboo-like foliage.