Gardens of The Blue Ridge Inc.

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WILDFLOWERS FOR SHADE TO SEMI-SHADE

Astilbe biternata    False Goatsbeard

This is the native Astilbe that gets rather tall. Has a plume of white flowers, which shows up nicely in the shade. This plant can get quite large with a spread of 24-30 inches, so give it some room. Does look somewhat like the Goatsbeard hence, its common name.

Shade, Rich Soil, Summer, 3-5 ft Tall, Zones 4-9

Quart Pot $5.10 ea

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Chelone glabra WhiteTurtlehead                                                                     

Has opposite lanced shaped leaves that are slightly toothed. Likes a shady wet spot, often growing along on creek banks. Has white flowers in the fall.                                                                                              

Shade, Rich Moist Soil, Fall, 2-3 ft Tall, Zones 3-8

Quart Pot $5.10 ea

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Chelone lyoni       PinkTurtlehead                                                                                          

 Similar to the white variety except the leaves on this one are a little wider and it has pink flowers in the fall. Also likes shady wet areas. Good fall bloomer for the shade garden.                                                                                                                      

Shade, Rich Moist Soil, Fall, 2-3 ft Tall, Zones 3-8

Quart Pot $5.10 ea

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Geranium maculatum    Wild Geranium

Looking for some blooms in the shade, this is the plant. Has light pink to purple flowers from late spring to early summer. It will spread and make a very nice size clump quite quickly. In cooler climates it will tolerate about a half a day of full sun. This is one of our best selling plants.

Shade to Semi-Shade, Rich Soil, Spring – Summer, 1-2 ft. Tall, Zones 4-9.

Quart Pot $5.10 ea

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Maianthemum canadense     False Lily-Of-The- Valley

Good groundcover for dry shade area. Has white flowers in the spring followed by red berries in the late summer. The leaves are somewhat heart shaped and shiny green. This plant stays low to the ground and will even grow under hemlocks in the dry acid soil.

Shade, Dry Rich Soil, Spring, 1-3 in Tall, Zones 3-7

Quart Pot $5.10 ea

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A native stonecrop for the shade, and prefers rich moist soil. Often seen growing on rocks and old logs, it is a good groundcover for your shade garden. Has white flowers that appear in the spring and reaches a height of about 4-6 inches, while the foliage remains close to the ground. It is native to the eastern half of the US from Maine to Georgia and west to Missouri and Arkansas.

Shade, Moist Soil, Spring, 2 – 6” Tall, Zones 4-8

Quart Pot $5.10 ea

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Viola canadensis   Canada Violet

This is one of the tallest Violets reaching 18 inches tall. Has white flowers with purple veins and the leaves are heart shaped.

Shade, Rich Soil, Spring, 12-18 in Tall, Zones 3-8

Quart Pot $5.10 ea

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Wildflowers for Sun to Semi-Sun

Belamcanda chinensis   Blackberry Lily

Need a plant for that hot dry spot in the full sun? This is a good choice. Has beautiful orange flowers covered with maroon spots, which turn into black berries in the fall. The foliage is also attractive, somewhat resembling that of an Iris.

Sun, Average Soil, Summer, 2-3 ft Tall, Zones 5-10

Quart Pot $5.10 ea

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Liatris pycnostachya     Cattail gayfeather

Has narrow grass like foliage at the base and up the stem. On top of the 3-4’ stem is a bright purple spike bloom, which is one of the best to attract butterflies.  Must have full sun to thrive.

Sun, Average Soil, Fall, 3-5 ft Tall, Zones 3-9

Pint Pot $4.50 ea

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Silphium perfoliatum     Cup Plant

Has daisy type yellow flowers in the summer. The leaves are rough and form a cup shape around the square stem. Give it plenty of moisture and it will get 6-8 ft Tall.

Semi-shade, Moist Soil, Summer, 6-8 ft Tall, Zones 4-9

Quart Pot $5.10 ea

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