What Are Good Shade Flowering Plants?
Shady areas in the garden aren't as difficult to plant as you might think. Many plants, including flowering types, enjoy the darker areas, and grow well with little to no sunlight. Does this Spark an idea?
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Hosta
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Hostas are large, leafy plants that thrive in shade, but those with lighter leaves will tolerate some sun. They come in a variety of leaf colors that range from rich dark green to pale green, with white or yellow highlights. They produce delicate flowers atop long stems in the center of the plant.
Lily-of-the-Valley
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Aromatic lily-of-the-valley plants enjoy moist, shady areas. Tiny bell-shaped flowers in shades of white or pink emerge from between the folds of dark green leaves in spring and early summer.
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Hardy Cyclamen
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The hardy cyclamen is partial to dry, shady areas. It is a tuber plant that likes to be planted close to the surface. It produces red, pink or white flowers and can bloom well into fall, adding a splash of color to the late-season garden after most flowers have passed.
Bleeding Heart
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The bleeding heart is a small, bushy plant that produces delicate red, pink, yellow and white heart-shaped flowers in spring. It likes moist, shady areas and will grow well in woodlands, surrounded by other shade-loving plants.
Periwinkle
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Periwinkle (vinca minor), also known as myrtle or creeping myrtle, is a spreading evergreen ground cover with dark green leaves that does well in shady areas, as well as in partial sun. It produces an abundance of purple, blue or white flowers, starting in late spring or early summer.
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