This group of plants does well in dappled sunlight. They usually prefer moist organic soils. Supplemental watering in dry periods is a must.

Aquilegia Remembrance ………….. $5.99
(Columbine) [24"] Petals and spurs of incredibly rich, shiny violet-blue. Blooms late spring and early summer. The name honors the memory of the students and teacher of Columbine High School that shall never be forgotten. Proceeds benefit organizations that promote diversity and tolerance in schools. Endorsed by Plant Select® for Rocky Mountain and Plains States.

Aruncus dioicus (2 gal)…………… $10.99
(Goatsbeard) [3 - 4] Showy panicles of white flowers in early summer. Dramatic background plant with large, palm-shaped foliage.

Asarum canadense ……………..….. $ 7.99
(Canadian Snakeroot) [8"] A deciduous groundcover native to North America with low tufts of mat green, hairy, heart-shaped leaves. Interesting 1" maroon flowers are bell-shaped and hidden beneath the leaves. Getting those creaky old knees moving is worth it to see the flowers.

Asarum europaeum ..………... $12.99
(European Ginger) (also known as Hexastylus) [6"] Very glossy, deep rich green, kidney-shaped leaves with superb substance. Greenish-purple flowers lay concealed beneath the foliage.

Carex siderosticha 'Variegata" ……………. $7.99
(Creeping Broadleaf Sedge Grass) [8 - 12"] Here's a grass that will do well in the shade garden. This is a very bright and just vigorous enough plant. Wide bright green leaves with distinct white stripes form slowly spreading clumps. It is completely deciduous, often emerging just when you wonder if it's made it through the winter. Noted plantsman Charles Oliver has had this in his zone 5 garden for 10 years. An excellent groundcover or edging for the shade garden; it will take part sun to full shade!

Ceratostigma plumbaginoides …………. $4.99
(Leadwort or plumbago) [8"] Beautiful dark blue flowers bloom from late July to September. The green foliage becomes reddish in the fall. Breaks dormancy about June 1. This is the plant that everybody wanted last year. Grows well in sun, part sun, or shade with filtered light. Will spread to make a beautiful ground cover. Keep it on the dry side to discourage unwanted spreading.

Convallaria majalis ……………. $ 3.99
(Lily of the Valley) [6-8"] Old fashioned, very fragrant, white, tiny bell-shaped flowers appear in May-June; followed by tiny, orange berries. Flowers make wonderful tiny bouquets. Excellent ground cover for dry shade; tends to loose its manners and invade other plants' territory when given moist soil.

New Corydalis lutea ……………. $5.99
(Fumitory) [9 – 15”] Dainty soft yellow flowers are held above fern-like foliage. Blooms resemble tiny yellow Dicentra flowers. Will self-sow and grow wherever they like, though not too aggressively, if soil is on the dry side. Zone 5-7.

Dicentra formosa Luxuriant ………………. $8.99
(Dwarf Bleeding Heart) [12 - 15"] Cherry red blossoms bloom perpetually from late spring until fall above ferny green foliage. This is a tough plant! Has withstood temperatures of 35° below zero and tolerates more sun and summer heats than most varieties.

Dicentra spectabilis ………...….………$ 7.99
(Old Fashioned Bleeding Heart) [30"] Pink, heart-shaped, drooping flowers over blue-green foliage that goes dormant in the summer heat. Blooms April - May. Zone 4

Dicentra spectabilis alba …………….. $7.99
(Old Fashioned Bleeding Heart) [24"] White form; same beautiful heart-shaped, drooping flowers, but with a totally white flower. Makes a nice combination with the pink form. Zone 4.

Epimedium (Barrenwort or Bishop's Cap or Fairy Wings)These are clump forming perennials, excellent for dry, deep shade under trees where few others will perform. Foliage is tinted red on some varieties, especially in spring. Flowers form right above the small new foliage, looking like tiny dancing butterflies. The foliage persists through winter and often develops a bronzy-red color that looks great against new white snow.


Epimedium grandiflorum Lilafee ………….. $12.99
[6 - 10"] Smaller clumps of bright green foliage with tiny lilac flowers.

Epimedium perralchicum Frohnleiten ……….. $9.99
(Yellow Barrenwort) [8 – 12”] Yellow, star-shaped flowers dance over emerging leaves. New foliage is bronze-pink, turning dark green as it matures, then back to bronze in the fall. Slowly spreading evergreen groundcover; prefers more moisture than other epimediums. Likes part sun or full shade. Deer and rabbit resistant. Zone 5-8.

Epimedium Rubrum ………….. $9.99
(Bishop’s Hat; Barrenwort) [12-16”] A great plant with early Spring reddish-pink flowers that dance above glossy bronze-green foliage. Leaves emerge after the flowers in the Spring, with a second flush of leaves appearing in late summer. Great to plant in dry, shady areas under trees. Makes a beautiful ground cover over time.

Epimedium versicolor sulphureum ………….. $9.99
(Bishop’s Hat; Barrenwort; Fairywings) [10-12”] Young leaves are flushed red, then turn green as they mature. One inch yellow flowers with red-tinged spurs appear early in Spring in clusters. Zone 3-7

Fallopia japonica Variegata …..………………. $8.99
(Japanese Fleece flower) [4 ft.] Medium shrub-like plant with beautiful variegated heart-shaped leaves with splashes of dark green on a creamy white background. New growth in the Spring is coral pink. Flowers are insignificant; but who needs them when the foliage is so pretty! Many people use the foliage in flower arrangements. Will grow nicely shade or in part shade. Treat as a die-back shrub and cut back last year's growth to the ground. Will grow 4 ft. in one season.

Ferns: see separate Fern listing

Hosta: see separate Hosta listing

Houttuynia cordata 'Chameleon' ……..……. $5.99
[10"] Bright pink, white, and green leaves. Small white flowers are insignificant. Grows best in dry shade to part shade. Will take over in moist, sunny locations. Wonderful ground cover for the right location.

Ligularia dentata Desdemona …………….. $9.99
(Golden Groundsel; Ragwort; Senecio) [3 - 4 ft.] Huge, leathery rounded leaves, bronze-green on upper side and purple underneath. Yellow-orange daisy-like flowers. Avoid afternoon sun, which causes the entire plant to droop. Ligularias prefer a moist but not wet organic soil.

Pachysandra terminalis ……………….. $5.99
(Japanese Spurge) [3 - 6"] One of the best rapid-spreading ground covers. Rich, lustrous green foliage remains attractive year-round. White flowers.

New Phlox ‘Chatahoochee’ (4" pot) …………..……... $4.99
(Hardy Phlox) [10-12”] This is a late-Spring, shade loving plant that flowers profusely with blue flowers and magenta eye zone. Zone 5-9.

Polygonatum falcatum variegatum …….…… $6.99
Field dug 3 yr plants ………………........................... $10.99
(Variegated Solomon's Seal) [15-25"] Wonderful woodland plant with single stems and beautiful creamy variegated foliage. White pendulous flowers, tipped with green, in clusters. Black berries in the fall. Best in a naturalized area where they can be left alone to slowly increase. Prefers a moist organic, woodland type soil.

Pulmonaria (Bethlehem Sage; Lungwort) Lovely early spring-blooming plants that defy deer. Most have silver variegation that brightens up a dark area. Funnel-shaped flowers open before or just as the foliage appears in the very early spring. Often blooms about the same time as tulips. Dappled light shade is best. Mulch and water well in dry areas.

Pulmonaria Berries & Cream ……………… $ 9.99
[8"] Undulating, shimmering silver foliage with raspberry pink flowers. Must see to believe.

Pulmonaria British Sterling ………………….. $ 9.99
[12"] Magenta buds open blue. Shiny, silvery white spots fused in the middle of the leaf form a distinctive green margin around a white center.

Pulmonaria Majeste ……………… $12.99
[10"] In the early Spring, this pulmonaria emerges with spotted foliage and pretty little blue flowers that fade to pink. As the season progresses, the spotted foliage fades and is replaced by new, fuzzy, solid colored gray-green foliage with a slight sheen in the summer. A unique and unusual plant.

Pulmonaria Paul Aden …………..……... $ 9.99
[12"] Named for a veteran plantsman, this is one of the nicest pulmonarias in our garden. Blooms early with gorgeous blue flowers.

Pulmonaria Roy Davidson ………..….... $ 9.99
[12"] Long, green leaves with silver spots and sky blue flowers.

Pulmonaria Spilled Milk ……………..……. $ 9.99
[5"] Very compact, with wide, extremely silvered leaves. Tight flowers turn from blue-rose to pink. A best seller.

Pulmonaria Victorian Brooch ……………. $11.99
[12"] An absolute winner, with attractive long silver-spotted foliage. Gorgeous magenta flowers are upright and outfacing. Long blooming. Dan Heims of Terra Nova Wholesale Nursery says this is his best pulmonaria introduction to date.

Rodgersia henrici hybrids ….……. $ 11.99
(Roger's Flower) [3-4'] Very bold, handsome foliage that is purple when just emerging, then dark green, and resembles the palmate leaves of a horse chestnut tree. Requires a moist site and partial shade, but will tolerate some sun if the area is kept perpetually moist. Creates a very dramatic effect when planted with hostas and astilbes. Whitish flowers in summer. Zone 5

Sanguinaria canadensis ………..….. $8.99
(Bloodroot) [8"] Choice native woodland wildflower with waxy, white daisy-like flowers in early spring. Foliage is small when plant emerges, then increases to 5" across during late spring. Summer dormant; be sure to mark where you plant it!

Tiarella (Foamflower) These are greatly appealing for their shade tolerance, early bloom season, light fragrance, repeat flowering, and unusual leaf shapes. They bloom in very early Spring and provide nice leaf color in the fall. Some varieties will bloom repeatedly, if deadheaded. Excellent low-maintenance plants; spectacular in mass plantings. They are a perfect companion to hostas and ferns. Best performance is given when they receive filtered light and no direct afternoon sun. (They seem to melt in the hot afternoon sun.)

Tiarella Butterfly Wings ……………. $11.99
[4 - 6"] This lovely plant is a clump forming tiarella hybrid that combines totally cut foliage with great vigor. As an added attraction, the side lobes of most leaves are raised above the bottom lobe, looking like a butterfly about to take flight. In addition, the central part of each leaf is heavily marked with maroon. It has pretty, light pink flowers. A Charles and Martha Oliver introduction.

Tiarella Dark Eyes …………………. $8.99
[13" W x 10" H] Extremely compact, tailored foliage, with gorgeous small bottle-brush flowers. The foliage is shaped like a small maple leaf and is marked with a heavy blotch of almost black in summer through winter. The leaves are bronze-toned in winter. It is described as a 'semi-runner', meaning that it will slowly creep to fill in blank spaces in your garden. Reblooms for us all season if dead-headed. A Terra Nova Classic.

Tiarella Dark Star …………………. $11.99
(Foam Flower) [12” W x 69H; flowers 13” H] Unusual in having star-shaped leaves with very dark centers. Strong bloomer and excellent spreading habit. Zone 4-9

Tiarella Pink Bouquet …………….. $8.99
[10" W x 7" H] Neat, heart-shaped foliage with an attractive form, and fragrant deep pink flowers.

Tiarella Pink Skyrocket …………….. $11.99
(Foam Flower) [12” W x 6” H; flowers 11” H] Imagine a bright pink baby’s bottle brush held above marvelously cut foliage marked with a dark center. Then imagine that the blooms occur off-and-on all summer if grown in a moisture-retentive soil with lots of compost. Needs to be dead-headed to keep it blooming. This is a winner with both great color and form. Zone 4-9

Tiarella Pink Symphony …………….. $11.99
(Foam Flower) 10” W x 7” H; flowers 10” H] Absolutely astounding pink flowers. Compact, cut foliage that looks like it has its dark centers painted on. Humidity resistant; perfect for mid-western summers. Zone 4-9

New Tiarella Spring Symphony …………….. $11.99
(Foam Flower) 10” W x 7” H; flowers 10” H] Absolutely astounding pink flowers. Compact, cut foliage that looks like it has its dark centers painted on. Humidity resistant; perfect for mid-western summers. Zone 4-9

Tradescantia (Spiderwort)Often overlooked for the shady garden, these Tradescantia have proved to possess excellent foliage, masses of flowers, and garden durability. Why are they overlooked? We think it is because of their unusual blooming habits. The blooms open in morning, and close daily about 4:00 PM - much too early for the 8 to 5 crowd to enjoy! Try them in a shady garden spot where you are sure to enjoy them on your rare days off work, or on the week-ends!


Tradescantia Concord Grape ………………… $6.99
[18"] Tremendous frosty gray-blue foliage with rich purple flowers in the morning from June to September. Prefers average to moist soils. Good, vigorous grower.

Tradescantia Sweet Kate …………….. $7.99
[18"] (Also called Tradescantia Blue & Gold) A new addition for the shade garden with clear yellow foliage and dark blue-purple flowers. Prefers part to full shade. An outstanding new plant that we are happy to offer.

Tricyrtis (Japanese Toad Lily) An under-used group of plants valuable for their late fall blooms in the shade garden. They have sharply pointed leaves on tall stems, softly arching so they are about 2 ft. high. Plant in mass for best effect. Deserves a special spot where they can be seen up close. Flowers are like tiny lilies or orchids.

New Tricyrtis formosana Gilt Edge …………….. $9.99
(Toad Lily) [24”] This tricyrtis raises the bar when it comes to a judging standard. In addition to consistently good clean foliage, it is a plant with superior vigor, even in late summer. Creamy yellow, large, well-edged leaves add seasonal appeal, and with its attractive white flowers, heavily spotted with purple, is a welcome sight in the Fall garden.

Tricyrtis Lightning Strike ………….. $ 11.99
[3'] A new Tricyrtis from Japan. Golden leaves have 'lightning bolts' of deepest green embossed at the base and along the edges. Lavender spotted blooms. Some morning sun is best for color.

Tricyrtis 'Miyazaki Hybrids' ………..……… $ 9.99
[3'] White lily-like flowers spotted with purple and black. Excellent plant for shaded areas. Blooms in late September or October.

New Tricyrtis x. Sinonome …………….. $9.99
(Toad Lily) [24 – 30”] Noted as one of the very best of the group for its drought tolerance and deep green shiny foliage that stays clean through Fall. Upright facing white flowers with ruby speckling. Grows happily as for south as Texas! A very old cultivar of unknown parentage, grown as a cut flower in Japan since early in this century. Upright vase-shaped clump. Zone 5-8.

Tricyrtis 'Tojen' …….……… $9.99
[18-24"] Bold foliage. Large, lavender-purple blooms that resemble small orchids. Center fades to white.