![]() It will grow beautifully for even novice gardeners, and it’s deer-resistant to boot. However, other than watering, the Brilliance autumn fern needs little to thrive. Although it can grow in drier conditions than some other ferns, it still prefers moist soil. The Brilliance autumn fern is a semi-evergreen plant whose leaves sprout with a coppery orange-red tint and mature into a dark green color. Ferns can thrive in conditions where other plants can’t, including low-sun conditions, particularly where the soil is moist. Brilliance Autumn Fernįerns are unusual in the plant kingdom for having neither seeds nor flowers, but they make excellent, shade-tolerant ground cover and require very little maintenance. Even better, its flowers attract both hummingbirds and songbirds to enliven your garden. It’s a little less adaptable to high heat, but it’s every bit as cold-tolerant as the Stained Glass. Unlike the Stained Glass variety, the Patriot sports leaves that are emerald green in the center and white around the edges. The Patriot hosta also does equally well in full or part shade. This variety can tolerate a bit more sun than other hostas, but it still needs at least partial shade. Its lavender-colored flowers will appear in late summer and may last into winter. It can flourish in all but the very coldest and hottest climates and is hardy down to -10F. The Stained Glass hosta is named for its variegated leaves which are gold in the center and dark green around the borders. These plants have broad, vibrant green leaves, and although they’re primarily known as a foliage plant, they do flower with white or purple blooms. For full shade conditions that receive no direct sunlight, hosta plants-also known as plantain lilies-are a popular option. Stained Glass HostaĪs beautiful as hydrangeas are, they do require some sun to thrive. It does a little better in the heat than the others, as long as you remember to keep the soil around it moist. The Everlasting Amethyst hydrangea is a little less tolerant of the cold than the other two hydrangeas on our list, but it will still remain hardy at below-freezing temperatures down to -10F. If you prefer a blue-purple, try lowering the pH of the soil below 5.0 with a low-phosphorus fertilizer. However, soil acidity will play a part in the color of the blooms. It gets its name from the variety of purple colors it displays throughout the season, starting with fuchsia and ending with periwinkle. To round out our hydrangea recommendations is the Everlasting Amethyst hydrangea. This perennial was even named a Top Plant by the American Nursery and Landscape Association in 2010. Otherwise, this hydrangea is extremely low maintenance and requires little more than water and part shade. ![]() Like its Endless Summer cousin, the Vanilla Strawberry hydrangea can withstand temperatures down to -20F, though it’s a little less tolerant of the heat. These will become bright pink flowers, and then finally transition to a deep, bold red for the last few weeks of the fall. Around the middle of summer, these plants will sprout white flowers with light pink centers that darken as the days wear on. ![]() With cone-shaped blooms that change color over time, the Vanilla Strawberry hydrangea has been extremely popular since its introduction in 2009. These hardy plants can grow throughout most of the United States and in temperatures down to -20F, and they tend to bloom from early summer through Thanksgiving. More acidic (lower pH soil) will produce pastel blue blooms, and less acidic (higher pH) soil will produce bright pink flowers. The Endless Summer hydrangea is one of the most popular versions, and its large flowerheads can vary from blue to pink depending on the acidity of the soil. Additionally, hydrangeas can tolerate a wide range of conditions from partial shade to full sun, making them ideal for many yards. These flowers are most commonly white, but they’ve been bred in colors from blue to pink to purple to red. Hydrangeas are beautiful and versatile shrubs that produce clumps of blooms in large flowerheads. ![]() Here’s our list of the best perennial shade plants for your garden or yard. If you want the longevity of a perennial plant but have full or partial shade conditions in your yard, there are many beautiful flowers, shrubs, and vines to choose from. They get sufficient ambient light and grow just fine under trees or in the shadow of your home. Full-shade plants need no direct sunlight at all. However, these plants need cover from the harsh afternoon sun. We’ve already covered some great perennials for your garden, but what if your yard doesn’t get much sun? Some plants need only partial shade, which usually refers to a little bit of direct sunlight in the morning or evening. ![]()
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