Happy in Shade
Who says shade gardens are boring? Pops of color and lush foliage can spice up even the shadiest spot. Loved for their interesting leaf shapes, textures and sparkling blooms, shade-loving perennials are the icing on the cake in low-light gardens. You can have it all in a shady spot: ground cover, native, long-blooming, extravagant foliage and more! Play with different combinations to create the perfect Zen garden.
More About Shade Perennials
The wonderful thing about perennials for full shade or dappled shade is that many will return each spring and summer with bright blooms to illuminate shady spots. Other shade perennials are evergreen, so you can enjoy enchanting plants that get bigger and more beautiful each year!
Our Shade-Loving Perennials
We at Stadler Nurseries are here to help you create a shade garden that brings you daily delight and makes visitors’ jaws drop! Let your creativity loose as you choose shade perennials for your dream garden.
Hosta
These funky plants have big, lush leaves, and some varieties grow fragrant blooms in pretty pastel colors. Hostas don’t like direct sunlight and thrive in shady areas. They like moist soil that drains well so they don’t get waterlogged. What’s extra fun about these shade-loving perennials is their names! We hope you enjoy planting your Big Daddy, Guacamole and Blue Angel hosta plants.
Ferns
Do ferns make every garden or patio more whimsical and peaceful? Of course! Their delicately patterned leaves create a rich green backdrop for colorful flowers and flourish in partial or deep shade. Ferns are natural air filters, and our Hayscented Ferns give off a delicious, sweet fragrance.
Coral Bells
Adding coral bells to your garden is like splashing it with vibrant paint. Whether you choose the wine-red Fire Chief, the Blondie for its sunshine-yellow flowers, the Midnight Rose for its moody purple leaves with splashes of hot pink, or an artistic combo of multiple coral bell varieties, your garden will sing with color. These showy perennial plants will prosper in dappled or full shade.
Ground Cover
Ground cover plants are pretty low-maintenance and have heaps of benefits. They can suppress weeds, lock in soil moisture and prevent slope erosion, all while being colorful, cheery and bright. Surely all plant lovers want perennial flowers for shade gardens — especially when they’re called Anemone Fantasy™ Red Riding Hood and burst with bright pink blooms. We’re sure you’ll delight in adding ethereal patches of Astilbe Sprite, as well as other ground covers that illuminate shady spots.
Native
Planting native plants means playing to nature’s strengths and enhancing your natural environment. Native species require minimal effort and can be largely left alone to grow and accent your garden. For example, a cluster of Foamflower Spring Symphony or Cardinal Flower plants will thrive in the shade and attract birds and butterflies.
Shop Perennials for Shade
Stadler Nurseries has the most beautiful perennials for shade that Maryland gardeners can find. Your garden is your masterpiece, and we provide the colors, textures, fragrances and variety to support your green thumb.
Ask our qualified horticulturists questions about which shade-loving perennials will thrive in your setting and experience our exceptional customer service. Shop your favorite shade perennials online, or visit one of our locations to fall in love with the plants in person.