Gardens of The Blue Ridge Inc

Wildflowers For Shade to Semi-Shade

Actaea pachypoda  Dolls Eye, White Baneberry

Very similar to some of the Bugbanes, but this plant has its white flower in late spring. Then it produces a white seedpod that has a black dot on it which resembles a dolls eye. Prefers a shady spot with rich moist soil.

Shade, Rich Soil, Spring, 2-3 ft Tall, Zones 4-8

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Allium tricocum  Woodleek, Ramps

Two leaves emerge from the ground very early in the spring bearing white flowers. This plant is well known for its great tasting root, resembling the taste of garlic or onions. Must have a wet location, often found along creeks and springs.

Shade, Rich Moist Soil, Spring, 6-12 in Tall, Zones 4-9

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Amianthium muscaetoxicum    Fly Poison

The basal foliage on this plant is grass like except wider than grass. Has a showy white flower in the summer, really stands out in a shade garden. It will tolerate some sun in cooler climates.

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

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Anemonella Thalictroides – Rue Anemone       

This Rue Anemone has single 6” white flowers. They grow in woodland areas with little care. They bloom in early spring and go dormant later in the summer. This one is easy to grow in well-drained soil, rich in organic matter.

Shade to Semi Shade, Well drained Soil, Spring, 8-12” Tall, Spread 8”, Zones 4-6

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Aralia racemosa     American Spikenard                                                                                     

A very large plant with a massive root system, works well in the back of a garden in a shaded spot. Has large heart shaped leaves. The flowers are greenish white, and the fruit is a dark blue berry type fruit, which is edible.                                                    

Shade to Semi-Shade, Rich Moist Soil, Summer, 3-5 ft Tall, Zones 4-7

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          Arisaema triphyllum Jack-in-the-Pulpit, Indian Turnip                                                                           

A must for every woodland garden. Growing to heights of 2 feet or more in a moist shady location. Has 2 leaves generally divided into 3 parts. The spathe type flower can vary from pale green to purplish brown and is often striped. Blooms in the spring and has a cluster of bright red berries in the fall.                                   

 Shade, Moist Soil, Spring, 1-3 ft Tall, Zones 4-9.

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Aruncus dioicus     Goatsbeard                                                                                             

Almost forms into a small shrub with a plume of white flowers in the summer. This plant is very showy and works well in the back of a garden. The stems have a slight reddish tint to them making this an attractive plant even when it is not in bloom. Give this plant plenty of room to spread out, spacing them at least 3-4 ft apart

Shade to Semi-Shade, Average Soil, Summer, 3-4 ft Tall, Zones 3-9

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Asarum canadense     Canada Wild Ginger                                                                       

This ginger has kidney shaped leaves with purplish flowers just below the leaves right on the ground. It will make a ground cover in a shaded moist spot that has rich soil. The leaves and roots are aromatic when crushed.                                                                                                                                                     

 Shade, Rich Moist Soil, Spring, 6-12 in Tall, Zones 3-8

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Aster divaricatus   White Wood Aster                                                                                    

A late summer bloomer that will tolerate shade. It also spreads very nicely, and has white flowers with gold centers. Makes a nice show when not much else is blooming in the shade.                                          

Shade, Rich Soil, Summer – Fall, 1-2 ft Tall, Zones 4-8

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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

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Carex flaccosperma – Blue Wood Sedge           

This Groundcover is a native with striking blue foliage. It is easy to grow and is an evergreen in warmer zones. Cut back in late winter and see it rebound in the spring. You will find it spreads slowly in shady woodland gardens. It propagates by seed or clump division every few years. Can be grown in containers.

Shade, Average Soil, Spring, 6-10” Tall, Spread 10-12”, Zones 5-8

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Carex pensylvanica – Pennsylvania Sedge            

This is a native grass that makes an excellent shade groundcover which spreads in a restrained fashion. It has semi-evergreen leaves with an arching effect and spreads via rhizomes. Cut back in spring before new growth appears. It is easy to grow and makes a great underplanting.

Sun/Semi, Average Soil, Spring, 8-10” Tall, Spread 12-18”, Zones 4-8

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Caulophyllum thalictroides   Blue Cohosh

A plant that is sought after in the herb business for medicinal properties. Has a greenish yellow flower in the spring, which produces a blue berry in the summer. It needs a shady spot in the garden.

Shade, Rich Soil, Spring, 2-3 ft Tall, Zones 3-8

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Chamaelirium luteum       Fairywand, Devil’s Bit                                                      

This plant has basal foliage, which will remain all year in the milder climates. It sends up a spike of white flowers in the summer. Will grow in varied conditions, which makes it a great addition to any of your gardens. Soil should be slightly acid and rich.                                                                             

Sun to Shade, Rich Soil, Summer, 1-3 ft Tall, Zones 4-9.

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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

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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