Knowing your location helps us recommend plants that will thrive in your climate, based on your Growing Zone.
Posted By American Meadows Content Team on Apr 6, 2011 · Revised on Oct 3, 2025
by Suzanne DeJohn
Ajuga Easy-to-grow, vigorous ground cover; can become weedy and invade lawns. Part to Full Shade.
Astilbe Feathery plumes of colorful flowers. Part to Full Shade.
Bleeding Heart Elegant arching stems bear heart-shaped flowers. Part to Full Shade.
Cardinal Flower Flowers are hummingbird magnets; requires moist soil. Part to Full Shade.
Columbine Intricate spurred flowers hover above lacy foliage. Part Shade.
Coral Bells Attractive foliage in a range of colors adorned with delicate stems filled with small flowers. Part Shade.
Ferns Vase-shaped foliage add dimension and texture. Part to Full Shade, depending on species.
Forest Grass Compact, fountain-shaped grasses. Part to Full Shade.
Hosta The classic shade plant, available in a wide range of sizes and foliage colors. Part to Full Shade.
Hydrangea Small to medium-sized shrubs adorned with showy flower clusters. Part to Full Shade.
Lamium Fast-spreading ground cover with pretty variegated foliage. Part to Full Shade.
Lenten Rose Plant in rich, moist soil and enjoy late winter/early spring blooms. Part to Full Shade.
Lungwort Attractive flowering ground cover that spreads but doesn't become invasive. Part to Full Shade.
Spiderwort Unique, three-petaled flowers; requires moist soil. Part Shade.
Viola Pretty pansy-like flowers; plants can self-sow and become weedy. Part to Full Shade.
