Green Thumbs Galore - Shade Plants - Heuchera

Are you looking to grow something on the north side of your home or under a heavy tree or shrub canopy? You have come to the right place, this page is filled with our favorite shade-loving and shade-tolerant plants. There's plants for most any spot: coral bells with with foliage from the palest green to the nearly black, hellebore with flowers in all shades of the rainbow and later this season we will add hostas.

New shade plants for 2011: Heuchera Electric Lime and Southern Comfort; Heucherella Sweet Tea; Tiarella Happy Trails. New Hellebore from the o'Byrne breeding program have arrived: 'Rose Quartz', 'Amethyst Gem' and 'Harlequin Gem'.

Many plants will grow in the shade, even coneflowers and daylilies! Some of the sunloving varieties will let you know they'd rather be in the sun by growing leggy, leaning over and sometimes even showing you what mold and mildew look like (it's not pretty). So take a look at the shade selections to add color and interest to that shady spot in your garden.
Check our shipping page for dates to your area and check back as we are adding plants and updating the pages.

Sizes are listed as 'starter-size', '4-inch pot', 'quart', etc. The size refers to the size of the rootball and is not an indication of the amount of top-growth. Many perennials will be dormant during the winter and ship with very little foliage in early spring.

Here's examples of our sizes. Picture was taken in July and shows coneflowers. We do not ship plug sizes.

We recycle and reuse plastic pots, most of our plants will ship in a plantable paper sleeve made from biodegradable newsprint.

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	Hosta 'American Hero' Like the soldiers we are honoring, this is a tough, durable hosta that reliably displays strong, bold variegation all season long. The thick leaves form a very dense clump, and as the plant matures they become somewhat twisted. Lavender flowers top the clump in midsummer. Zones 4 - 9, Mature height 18-24 inches. Prefers partial shade One (1) Plant, Gallon	Available
		$12.50

	Athyrium niponicum var. pictum 'Ursula's Red' There's lots of japanese painted ferns - but this variety deserves the golden crown. Spring growth of broad silver leaves traced and flushed with wine red down the center, followed by strong foliage that stands up to heat and humidity. Forgiving of drought once established, a very vigorous grower, clumping and not invasive. Zones 4 - 9, Mature height 18-24 inches. Prefers partial to full shade One (1) Plant, Pint	Available
		$10.00

	Gelsemium Sempervirens - 'Margarita' A reliable zone 6 Gelsemium? This is it! Hardy to minus 25 Fahrenheit. Gelsemium 'Margarita' is a Gold Medal Award winner from the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. Evergreen vine with very fragrant flowers that appear in late winter or early spring. Glossy rich green leaves are about 2-4" long by 1/2" wide and grow in opposite pairs along wiry stems. The vine will grow 10-20 feet tall, and is used to quickly cover arbors, tree trunks, trellises, fences or other supports. Zones 6 - 10, full sun to partial shade One (1) Plant, 1/2 gallon pot size, 12 to 18 inches tall	Sold Out
		$10.00

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No Picture	Heuchera Bargain Bin Love heucheras and don't care what their name is or loose the tags anyways in a year or two? How about a surprize? We'll pick 3 plants send them without tags. Zones 4 - 9, Mature height varies 1 to 2 feet 3 plants, size varies	Available
		$10.00

	Heuchera villosa 'Caramel' PP16560 The first in a group of H. villosa hybrids from Thierry Delabroye of France, discovered by his wife, Sandrine. 'Caramel' is a robust grower with fuzzy, bright yellow-orange leaves and purple-red undersides. It has a fabulous compact habit, forming a tight mound and looks great in containers or as edging. Zones 4 - 9, Mature height 12 to 18 inches, sun to partial shade One (1) Plant, Pint	Available
		$8.75

	Heuchera villosa 'Elecric Lime' Sporting red veins in cool temperature on huge leaves, the lime-tinted foliage forms a tight mound and has the bonus of attractive stems of densely packed, white flowers. The strong H. villosa and H. americana parentage will help with heat and humidity tolerance. Zones 4 - 9, Mature height 12 to 18 inches, sun to partial shade One (1) Plant, Pint	Available
		$9.75

	Heuchera villosa 'Frosted Violet' PP 15085 A vigorous, widely clumping heuchera with broad leaves. This one seems to glow from a distance! The new leaves are deep maroon-purple, while the older ones are deep plum purple with darker veining. The fine hairs which cover the leaves catch the light, giving them a "frosted" appearance. Zones 4 - 9, Mature height 12 to 18 inches, sun to partial shade One (1) Plant, Pint	3 Available
		$8.75

	Heuchera villosa 'Miracle' PPAF During the cooler weather of spring and fall, the foliage is a fantastic shade of brick red with bright chartreuse to gold edges and silvered undersides. During the warmer months of summer, the red pigments lighten and the leaves turn green. Zones 4 - 9, Mature height 12 to 18 inches, sun to partial shade One (1) Plant, Pint	2 Available
		$8.75

	Heuchera villosa 'Mocha' PP18386 Mocha' is the largest, darkest-leaved heuchera we've ever seen! The young leaves are bronze-purple with royal purple undersides, while the mature leaves are very dark purple (almost black) and can grow larger than one's hand. You have to see it to believe it! Zones 4 - 9, Mature height 12 to 18 inches, sun to partial shade One (1) Plant, Pint	Available
		$8.75

	Heuchera villosa 'Southern Comfort' Huge cinnamon-peach leaves and a lush habit. This plant makes a bold foliage statement. Creamy white flowers erupt in late summer. Foliage color changes from cinnamon peach to burnished copper to amber. Bred to do well in Southern humidity, the Midwest, the Northeast or in the Northwest. Zones 4 - 9, Mature height 12 to 18 inches, sun to partial shade One (1) Plant, Pint	Available
		$9.75

	Heuchera villosa 'Tiramisu' PPAF The foliage of Tiramisu is chartreuse with deep plum red veining that fades to amber in the heat of summer, but returns to deep red in the Fall. 'Tiramisu' has a compact and round habit, so it looks full in containers and suppresses weeds as a groundcover. Unique and gorgeous! Zones 4 - 9, Mature height 12 to 18 inches, sun to partial shade One (1) Plant, Pint	Available
		$8.75

	Heuchera 'Velvet Night' 'Velvet Night' has 7" plush, slate black leaves with complex metallic purple overlays. It's foliage is actually velvety to the touch and looks luscious. Zones 4 - 9, Mature height 8 to 12 inches, partial sun to full shade One (1) Plant, Quart size	Sold Out
		$5.00

	Heucherella 'Sweet Tea' Huge cinnamon stars are surrounded by the loveliest orange tea colored borders. An instant classic for containers and garden, undeniably the most intensely colored Heucherella ever! The big, palmately cut leaves darken in the summer and lighten up again in the fall. Zones 4 - 9, Mature height 16 to 20 inches, sun to partial shade One (1) Plant, Pint	4 Available
		$9.95

	Heucherella 'Tapestry' PPAF Stunning multicolored and veiled foliage with free flowering stems of warm pink flowers. The dark-centered leaves are colored blue green in spring and summer and change to green with dark centers in fall and winter. Zones 4 - 9, Mature height 12 inches, prefers morning sun to part shade One (1) Plant, 4-inch pot size	Available
		$9.95

	Tiarella 'Happy Trails' ‘Happy Trails’ has a profusion of runners and charming small rounded lobed leaves that are marked with a thick black band on the veins. It’s a vigorous trailer with short white flowers. Wonderful as a shade ground cover, cascading down a woodland slope, or weaving with other plants in a container or hanging basket. Zones 4 - 9, Mature height 3-5 inches, partial shade to partial sun One (1) Plant, Pint	3 Available
		$9.95

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Hellebore are here! Some will ship bare-root, some are in smaller pots (our plants grow in standar nursery pots and are shipped in bio-degradable paper pots) but all are at least 2 years old. When planted by October, most varieties have at least a 40% chance for blooms the following spring.

	Helleborus 'Red Lady' Red Lady is a deep, dark red or maroon with yellow anthers.You can expect as many as 50 or more flowers per plant in a mature clump. Zones 3 - 8, Mature height 12 to 18 inches, partial sun to shade 2-year old plants, 40-50% bloom this season	2 Available
		$8.00

	Helleborus 'Blue Metallic Lady' Hellebore 'Ladies' are the result of outstanding breeding success by german hybridizer Gisela Schmiemann. Blue Metallic Lady has a pewter sheen to these large bowl-shaped flowers of rich purplish-blue. Zones 3 - 8, Mature height 12 to 18 inches, partial sun to shade 2-year old plants, 25-40% chance for bloom this season	Available
		$8.00

	Helleborus x ballardiae Gold Collection® Pink Frost Upright and vigorous 1st year bloomer. Burgundy buds open to blossoms in soft pink shades; colors darken to rich hues as flowers age. Rich green, serrated foliage with red stems and veins and a silvery sheen marbled across the top. Zones 4 - 8, Mature height 12 to 18 inches, partial sun to shade ½Gallon, 99% bloom this season	Out of Stock
		$12.95

	Helleborus Winter Jewels 'Sparkling Diamond' Very heavy flowering plants that produce a profusion of double, pure-white blooms. Naturally deer resistant, they will lighten up any shady area and complement all spring bulbs. Zones 4 - 8, Mature height 12 to 18 inches, partial sun to shade 2-year old plants, 40-40-50% bloom this season	Out of Stock
		$10.00

	Helleborus Winter Jewels 'Golden Lotus' My favorite selection from the winter jewels series of Marietta O'Byrne. These double yellows are the most beautiful hellebore to have in one's garden. Some open with a pink tint and as they age, turn a lovely yellow. Zones 4 - 8, Mature height 12 to 18 inches, partial sun to shade 2-year old plants, 40-50% bloom this season	Out of Stock
		$10.00

	Hellebore Winter Jewels 'Jade Tiger' Double green flowers painted with purple edges. The backs of the flowers are often streaked with purple. Zones 4 - 8, Mature height 12 to 18 inches, partial sun to shade 2-year old plants, 40-50% bloom this season	Out of Stock
		$10.00

	Helleborus Winter Jewels 'Amber Gem' A double apricot dream! Blooms are yellow infused and blushed with red like a ripe apricot. Perhaps the rarest of colors in Hellebores. Zones 4 - 8, Mature height 12 to 18 inches, partial sun to shade 2-year old plants, 40-50% bloom this season	Available
		$10.00

	Helleborus Winter Jewels 'Cotton Candy' Cut flowers floated in a bowl of water will bring the feeling of spring to your table in mid-winter. This variety is such a prolific bloomer, you'll have plenty of these pretty double pink flowers all season. Zones 4 - 8, Mature height 12 to 18 inches, partial sun to shade 2-year old plants, 40-50% bloom this season	Available
		$10.00

	Helleborus Winter Jewels 'Peppermint Ice' Would you like to float something a little darker? This variety shows off with deep pink flowers and an almost maroon edge. Zones 4 - 8, Mature height 12 to 18 inches, partial sun to shade 2-year old plants, 40-50% bloom this season	Available
		$10.00

	Helleborus Winter Jewels 'Rose Quartz' NEW Introduction from the O’Byrne magic box of Hellebores. This double strain has every white petal edged in rose. This is the first picotee edged double Hellebore we've ever seen. Zones 4 - 8, Mature height 12 to 18 inches, partial sun to shade 2-year old plants, 40-50% bloom this season	Out of Stock
		$14.00

	Helleborus Winter Jewels 'Amethyst Gem' NEW Introduction from the O’Byrne jewel box of Hellebores. Amethyst Gem has exciting amethyst-rose double flowers that have opal margins. The color lasts for many weeks in the winter and early spring. Zones 4 - 8, Mature height 12 to 18 inches, partial sun to shade 2-year old plants, 40-50% bloom this season	Available
		$14.00

	Helleborus Winter Jewels 'Berry Swirl' Maybe it was the orchid red color or maybe the high number of double flowers in its first season, it just kept catching my eye every time I walked through the hellebore patch. Zones 4 - 8, Mature height 12 to 18 inches, partial sun to shade 2-year old plants, 40-50% bloom this season	Available
		$10.00

	Helleborus Winter Jewels 'Painted Doubles' NEW Introduction from Marietta O’Byrne. Like an artistic painted masterpiece, this white double is adorned with red brushmarks. A delight in the winter garden. Zones 4 - 8, Mature height 12 to 18 inches, partial sun to shade 2-year old plants, 40-50% bloom this season	Out of Stock
		$14.00

	Helleborus Winter Jewels 'Harlequin Gem' A whole group of double-flowered plants with very complex colors; the inside color contrasting with the outside. The inside can be streaked with red, green, or yellow, the outside is black or purple. Zones 4 - 8, Mature height 12 to 18 inches, partial sun to shade 2-year old plants, 40-50% bloom this season	Out of Stock
		$10.00

	Helleborus Winter Jewels 'Onyx Odyssey' Come and take a journey into the world of double slate, purple and black flowers. Long lasting bloom color and new foliage that is purple when it emerges in early spring makes this selection stand out. Zones 4 - 8, Mature height 12 to 18 inches, partial sun to shade 2-year old plants, 40-50% bloom this season	Out of Stock
		$10.00

	Hellebore x hybridus - Lenten Rose Picotees, whites, yellows, rose, plum, near black, spotted - they haven't bloomed yet so we don't know what you'll get. Regardless, they are beautiful and add color and texture to the late winter garden. Zones 3 - 8, Mature height 12 to 18 inches, partial sun to shade 2-year old plants, random color, bare root, 60% bloom this season	Available
		1 for $5.00 3 for $12.50 10 for $35.00

Check back later this season for ferns and more hosta varieties.

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