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Dry Shade Garden

Dry Shade Garden

One of the most challenging landscape situations is dry shade. This garden showcases several planting combinations that address this issue, all while adding color, texture and interest to the garden. Duplicate one of these combinations or use them as inspiration to create your own!

Dry Shade Garden Plant List

Garden Library

21254A Bergenia Winter Glow A PO 2
Bergenia 'Winter Glow'
Pigsqueak
  • Height: 12" – 18"
  • Width: 18" – 24"
  • Soil Conditions: Moist/Well Drained
  • Flower Color: Red
  • Bloom Time: April
  • Hardiness Zone: 3 To 8
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21983A Gillenia trifoliata A PO
Gillenia trifoliata (Porteranthus trifoliatus)
Bowman's Root
  • Height: 24" – 36"
  • Width: 24" – 36"
  • Soil Conditions: Moist/Well Drained
  • Flower Color: White
  • Bloom Time: May, June
  • Hardiness Zone: 4 To 8
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Phlox Blue Moon 1 MGC BB no border
Phlox divaricata 'Blue Moon'
Blue Moon Woodland Phlox
  • Height: 12" – 18"
  • Width: 8" – 12"
  • Soil Conditions: Moist/Well Drained
  • Flower Color: Purple
  • Bloom Time: April, May
  • Hardiness Zone: 3 To 8
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24141A Polemonium Heaven Scent PW logo
Polemonium 'Heaven Scent'
Jacob's Ladder
  • Patent No: PP#20,214
  • Height: 18" – 24"
  • Width: 12" – 18"
  • Soil Conditions: Moist/Well Drained
  • Flower Color: Blue
  • Bloom Time: May, June
  • Hardiness Zone: 3 To 7
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21931A Polygonatum biflorum A NP 1 MGC BB no border
Polygonatum biflorum
Smooth Solomon's Seal
  • Height: 24" – 36"
  • Width: 12" – 18"
  • Soil Conditions: Moist
  • Flower Color: Green
  • Bloom Time: May, June, July
  • Hardiness Zone: 3 To 9
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Solidago caesia NGN Logo Stacked Text wJack
Solidago caesia (NGN)
Blue-stemmed Goldenrod
  • Height: 24" – 36"
  • Width: 12" – 18"
  • Soil Conditions: Moist/Well Drained
  • Flower Color: Gold
  • Bloom Time: August, September
  • Hardiness Zone: 4 To 8
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