
A shady area of your garden can be just as difficult to plan as that hot, all day, bake in the sun spot. As with anything, a little research and planning will get you that lush, shady hideaway area of your garden. Choose from the plants listed below to start you on your way. Take a look at my Ground Covers for Shade for more choices.
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Common Name
Bleeding Heart
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Botanical Name
Dicentra
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Description
Part shade to full shade perennial. Depending on species it grows from 6" up to 3'. Requires rich, moist soil with good drainage. Blooms in spring then usually die down and become dormant by mid-summer.
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