Plants for Creating the Cold-Climate Shade Garden Plan
2 Hosta sieboldiana var. elegans: Zones 3-8 3 Astilbe ‘Fanal’: Zones 4-9 1 Bleeding heart (Dicentra spectabilis): Zones 3-9 2 Columbine (Aquilegia canadensis): Zones 3-8 2 Perennial geranium (Geranium sanguineum ‘White’): Zones 4-8 2 Lady’s mantle (Alchemilla mollis): Zones 4-7
If you aren’t able to find the exact cultivars listed above, substitute with others that have similar colors, shapes, and sizes. And because some plants can become overly aggressive and spread out of control in certain climates, always check which species are considered invasive in your area before planting.
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