Beautiful and Easy Native Plants for Shade

🌿 Discover the beauty and importance of native shade plants in this informative and inspiring video!

🌿 Shade gardens are not only enchanting but also play a crucial role in supporting pollinators, especially early ephemeral spring plants. In this episode, we showcase some of the most stunning native shade plants that not only thrive in shaded areas but also provide essential food and habitat for pollinators.

You’ll learn about a variety of species that are not only beautiful but also easy to grow and maintain. Join us as we explore the enchanting world of shade-loving plants and discover how you can create a tranquil and inviting garden space that supports pollinators in even the shadiest corners of your yard.

Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out, this video is sure to provide you with plenty of inspiration and practical tips for designing a stunning shade garden that benefits both you and the environment. Don’t let a lack of sunlight limit your garden’s potential—embrace the beauty and importance of shade-loving plants and transform your outdoor space into a lush oasis of natural beauty! 🌿🌸

Plants featured in this video

  • Big Leaved Aster

    Big Leaved Aster

    Eurybia macrophylla
    Plant type:
    Flowering Perennials
    Sun exposure:
    Part Sun / Shade (3-6 Hrs), Shade (0-3 Hrs)
    Height:
    Short (1-3′)
    Moisture needs:
    Normal
    Season of interest:
    Summer (Jun-Aug), Fall (Sep-Nov)
    Ecological significance:
    Native Bee Friendly, Butterfly Friendly, Bird Friendly, Hummingbird Friendly
  • Hairy Beardtongue

    Hairy Beardtongue

    Penstemon hirsutus
    Plant type:
    Flowering Perennials
    Sun exposure:
    Full Sun (6+ Hrs), Part Sun / Shade (3-6 Hrs)
    Height:
    Short (1-3′)
    Moisture needs:
    Drought Tolerant
    Season of interest:
    Summer (Jun-Aug)
    Ecological significance:
    Native Bee Friendly, Butterfly Friendly, Hummingbird Friendly
  • Short’s Aster

    Short’s Aster

    Symphyatrichum shortii
    Plant type:
    Flowering Perennials
    Sun exposure:
    Part Sun / Shade (3-6 Hrs), Shade (0-3 Hrs)
    Height:
    Short (1-3′)
    Moisture needs:
    Normal
    Season of interest:
    Summer (Jun-Aug), Fall (Sep-Nov)
  • Virginia Blue Bells

    Virginia Blue Bells

    Mertensia virginica
    Plant type:
    Flowering Perennials
    Sun exposure:
    Part Sun / Shade (3-6 Hrs), Shade (0-3 Hrs)
    Height:
    Short (1-3′)
    Moisture needs:
    Flood Tolerant
    Season of interest:
    Spring (Mar-May)
    Ecological significance:
    Native Bee Friendly, Hummingbird Friendly
  • Wild Blue Phlox

    Wild Blue Phlox

    Phlox divaricata
    Plant type:
    Flowering Perennials
    Sun exposure:
    Part Sun / Shade (3-6 Hrs), Shade (0-3 Hrs)
    Height:
    Short (1-3′)
    Moisture needs:
    Normal
    Season of interest:
    Spring (Mar-May), Summer (Jun-Aug)
    Ecological significance:
    Native Bee Friendly, Butterfly Friendly, Hummingbird Friendly
  • Wild Columbine

    Wild Columbine

    Aquilegia canadensis
    Plant type:
    Flowering Perennials
    Sun exposure:
    Part Sun / Shade (3-6 Hrs), Shade (0-3 Hrs)
    Height:
    Short (1-3′)
    Moisture needs:
    Normal
    Season of interest:
    Spring (Mar-May), Summer (Jun-Aug)
    Ecological significance:
    Keystone, Native Bee Friendly, Butterfly Friendly, Hummingbird Friendly
  • Wild Geranium

    Wild Geranium

    Geranium maculatum
    Plant type:
    Flowering Perennials
    Sun exposure:
    Part Sun / Shade (3-6 Hrs), Shade (0-3 Hrs)
    Height:
    Short (1-3′)
    Moisture needs:
    Normal
    Season of interest:
    Spring (Mar-May), Summer (Jun-Aug)
    Ecological significance:
    Native Bee Friendly, Butterfly Friendly, Hummingbird Friendly
  • Zig Zag Goldenrod

    Zig Zag Goldenrod

    Solidago flexicaulis
    Plant type:
    Flowering Perennials
    Sun exposure:
    Part Sun / Shade (3-6 Hrs), Shade (0-3 Hrs)
    Height:
    Short (1-3′)
    Moisture needs:
    Normal
    Season of interest:
    Summer (Jun-Aug), Fall (Sep-Nov)
    Ecological significance:
    Keystone, Native Bee Friendly, Butterfly Friendly

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