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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

20166A Brunnera macrophylla 2
Brunnera macrophylla
Siberian Bugloss
  • Height: 12" – 18"
  • Width: 12" – 18"
  • Soil Conditions: Moist/Well Drained
  • Flower Color: Blue
  • Bloom Time: April, May
  • Hardiness Zone: 3 To 8
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21093A Cercis canadensis 1
Cercis canadensis
Redbud
  • Height: 20' – 25'
  • Width: 25' – 30'
  • Soil Conditions: Moist/Well Drained
  • Flower Color: Pink
  • Bloom Time: April
  • Hardiness Zone: 4 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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21300B Heuchera Autumn Bride B PO MGC BB no border
Heuchera 'Autumn Bride'
Autumn Bride Alumroot
  • Height: 24" – 36"
  • Width: 18" – 24"
  • Soil Conditions: Moist/Well Drained
  • Flower Color: White
  • Bloom Time: September, October
  • Hardiness Zone: 4 To 9
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Maianthemum (Smilacina) racemosum
Feathery False Solomon's Seal
  • Height: 24" – 36"
  • Width: 3' – 4'
  • Soil Conditions: Moist/Well Drained
  • Flower Color: White
  • Bloom Time: April, May
  • Hardiness Zone: 3 To 8
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23730A Thalictrum dioicum NGN Logo Stacked Text wJack
Thalictrum dioicum (NGN)
Early Meadow Rue
  • Height: 24" – 36"
  • Width: 24" – 36"
  • Soil Conditions: Moist/Well Drained
  • Flower Color: Green
  • Bloom Time: April, May
  • Hardiness Zone: 4 To 7
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Phone: (847) 742-1790
Fax: (847) 742-2655
mginfo@midwestgroundcovers.com

Street Address

6N800 IL-25
St. Charles, IL 60174

Current Hours

Monday - Friday: 7:00am - 5:00pm Saturday: 7:00am - 3:30pm

 

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