Was Choosing perennials - now semiaquilegia
Rika:
I got some semiaquilegia seed from the NARGS exchange this year. What can you
tell me about this plant. It's the first time I've seen it mentioned.
Sheryl in Western CO.
Rika wrote:
> Mary-Rain wrote:
>
> > Hello Everyone! I need to find some perennials that are shade-friendly.
> > Any suggestions?
> > Thanks,
> > Mary-Rain
>
> Hi Mary-Rain,
>
> In addition to Hostas, Ferns and Astilbes, there are many, many, shade
> tolerant perennials. Try Primula, Physostegia, Chelone, Kirengoshoma,
> Tricyrtis, Phlox, Euphorbia amygdaloides 'Purpurea', or E. dulcis
> 'Chameleon',Aquilegia, Semiaquilegia,Helleborus,Astrantia,Ajuga, Lysimachia,
> Anemone japonica,Digitalis,Echinacea,Fallopia,
> Tovara,Gallium,Gentiana,Lamium, Patrinia, Heuchera, Polemonium,
> Pulmonaria,Ligularia, LIriope, Acorus, and Lobelia. All do fabulously wel
> in shady conditions -- Not dark conditions. Most perennials need some light
> or dappled shade during their growth periods.
>
> Hope this list gets you started.
>
> Rika Willow Pond Nursery http://www.willowpondnursery.com
>
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