for Shade & Semi-shade

Dennstaedtia punctilobula

Hayscented Fern

Dennstaedtia punctilobula
Native to the northeastern US and Appalachian Mountains the adaptable Hayscented Fern creeps by rhizomes to form a solid groundcover that few weeds...
Dicentra cucullaria

Dutchman's Breeches

Dicentra cucullaria
One of the first woodland wildflower to appear in spring, the delicate white flowers and lacy blue-green foliage of Dutchman's Breeches announce the...
Dicentra eximia

Wild Bleeding Heart

Dicentra eximia
A popular shade garden favorite Wild Bleeding Heart sports delicate heart shaped flowers atop lacy blue-green foliage. Blooming from mid-summer into...
Dodecatheon meadia

Shootingstar

Dodecatheon meadia
Delicate white to pink petals surround yellow and red centers to resemble a shooting star! The lush foliage of Dodecatheon meadia makes a perfect...
Dryopteris marginalis

Marginal Wood Fern

Dryopteris marginalis
Marginal Wood Fern thrives on dry rocky sites and seems nearly impervious to drought. The thick, leathery leaves stay green over winter, providing...
Eupatorium purpureum

Sweet Joe Pye Weed

Eupatorium purpureum
Perfect for Shady Butterfly Gardens! The large pink flowers of the Sweet Joe Pye are much sought after by Monarchs, Swallowtails and many other...
Gaultheria procumbens

Wintergreen

Gaultheria procumbens
Considered by many to be the tastiest plant of the Northwoods, Wintergreen’s deep green leaves look as good as the tea you can brew from them...
Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium

Geranium maculatum
Wild Geranium's lovely lavender blooms are a spring favorite! Unlike most other spring bloomers, Wild Geranium (Geranium maculatum) retains its...
Gymnocarpium dryopteris

Oak Fern

Gymnocarpium dryopteris
Oak Fern never grows more than a foot tall, spreading slowly to form a beautiful clump of airy greenish-gold leaves. Ideal for mixing with low...
Hepatica acutiloba

Sharp-Leaved Hepatica

Hepatica acutiloba
Sharp Leaved Hepatica is a woodland wildflower that packs plenty of punch for such a little guy. The bright blue to pink flowers (sometimes even...