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Shade gardens bring color and beauty to otherwise barren ground. Learn all about planning, planting and caring for shade gardens.

Shade Garden Plants

The encyclopedia of shade garden plants helps you identify the shade garden plants that are right for you. Browse the encyclopedia of shade garden plants to help you at any stage of your project. See more »

Shade Gardens Care & Planning

Shade gardens care and planning is made easier for you with helpful how-to articles. Learn everything you need to know about shade gardens and planning. See more »

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Masterwort

Masterwort produces spiky blooms scattered in clumps; however, it is also known for its medicinal properties. This clump-forming perennial has star-shaped flowers of greenish white, sometimes tinted pink or rose red. Learn more about this pretty plant.

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Wake-Robin

Wake-robin is the showiest trillium, and also the most widely-cultivated. It spreads abundantly but never aggressively. Learn how to use this North American native.

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Western Sword Fern

Western sword fern grows throughout North America, forming tight clumps, though leaves can grow quite large. Handsome, well-divided fronds with an upright form, a lance-shaped outline characterize this attractive fern. Learn more about this feathery fern.