for Shade & Semi-shade

Polygonatum biflorum

Solomon's Seal

Polygonatum biflorum
Solomon's Seal (Polygonatum biflorum) is prized for its deep blue berries in late summer and fall, and for the structural interest it adds to the...
Polystichum acrostichoides

Christmas Fern

Polystichum acrostichoides
The firm deep green leaves of Polystichum acrostichoides make it a great companion for woodland wildflowers. Strongly evergreen, fronds of the...
Sanguinaria canadensis

Bloodroot

Sanguinaria canadensis
Bloodroot is a charming woodland wildflower with very unusual foliage and flower. The early spring flower rises from the center of its single curled...
Sedum ternatum

Wild Stonecrop

Sedum ternatum
The succulent light-green leaves of Wild Stonecrop are covered with star-like white flowers in late spring and early summer. Less than a foot tall,...
Silene virginica

Fire Pink

Silene virginica
Fire Pink, Silene virginica, is a real woodland standout! The bright crimson to pink flowers can bloom for a month or longer. Native to rich...
Smilacina racemosa

Solomon's Plume

Smilacina racemosa
Plumes of white flowers grace the arching stems in spring, and the bright red berries provide interest in the fall. The seeds are a favorite of...
Spigelia marilandica

Indian Pink

Spigelia marilandica
Indian Pink is a stunning woodland plant, noted for its bright red tubular flowers with starry yellow tips. It's lovely foliage provides...
Thalictrum dioicum

Early Meadowrue

Thalictrum dioicum
Dainty white and gold flowers are suspended above lacy blue-green foliage in early spring. Early Meadowrue (Thalictrum dioicum) grows three to five...
Tiarella cordifolia

Foamflower

Tiarella cordifolia
Foamflower is one of the showiest of all spring-blooming wildflowers and an excellent shade garden plant! The large white flower spikes are often...
Trillium erectum

Red Trillium

Trillium erectum
One of the most striking of all North American Trilliums! The deep maroon blooms are one of only a few native red-colored wildflowers. The large...