10 Shade Loving Perennials to Brighten Your Garden

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Hosta (Hosta spp.): Known for their attractive foliage in various shades of green, blue, and variegated patterns. They thrive in partial to full shade.

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Bleeding Heart (Dicentra spp.): Delicate heart-shaped flowers that hang gracefully on arching stems. They prefer partial to full shade and well-drained soil.

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Astilbe (Astilbe spp.): Feathery plumes of flowers in shades of pink, white, and red that bloom in summer. They thrive in moist, shady conditions.

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Lungwort (Pulmonaria spp.): Early spring bloomers with spotted leaves and flowers in shades of pink, blue, or white.

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Foamflower (Tiarella spp.): Clusters of tiny, delicate flowers atop foliage that resembles foam. They prefer moist, well-drained soil and partial shade.

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Coral Bells (Heuchera spp.): Known for their colorful foliage in shades of green, purple, bronze, and variegated patterns. They produce delicate flower spikes and thrive in partial shade.

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Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa macra): Graceful, arching grass with bright green or variegated foliage that provides texture and movement in shaded areas.

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Toad Lily (Tricyrtis spp.): Orchid-like flowers with unique spotted patterns that bloom in late summer to fall.

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Bugleweed (Ajuga reptans): Low-growing ground cover with colorful foliage and spikes of blue or purple flowers in spring. It tolerates shade and spreads well.

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Jacob's Ladder (Polemonium spp.): Delicate foliage and clusters of blue, pink, or white flowers in spring to early summer. 

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