08/11/2026
☀️ When the summer heat is cranking up, there's no better place to be than in the shade! While the sun-loving perennials may steal the spotlight, these shade superstars deserve their moment to shine too. ✨
Our manager of design, Matt, picked these Top 5 Shade Performers for a beautiful, colorful landscape.
💗 Astilbe 'Maggie Daley' – Feathery pink blooms that brighten shady spots with soft, elegant color.
❄️ Brunnera 'Jack Frost' – Stunning silver-frosted leaves with delicate blue flowers that light up the garden.
🍃 Japanese Painted Fern – Graceful silvery-green fronds with purple accents add texture and elegance all season.
🖤 Heuchera 'Obsidian' – Bold, glossy black foliage creates dramatic contrast and stays beautiful from spring through fall.
🌸 Pulmonaria 'Raspberry Splash' – Speckled leaves and vibrant raspberry-pink blooms make this an early-season favorite for pollinators.
💚 Shade gardens can be just as colorful and eye-catching as sunny ones—don't let these beautiful perennials stay in the shadows!
👇 Which of these shade plants are your favorite? Let us know in the comments!
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Plant Image Credits:
Maggie Daley Astilbe, Jack Frost Brunnera, & Japanese Painted Fern (Walters Gardens Inc)
Obsidian Heuchera (Monrovia-Terra Nova)
Raspberry Splash Pulmonaria (Proven Winners)