Hostas have some of the most beautiful foliage around. But hostas aren't the only perennial choice for shady areas. Wedel's carries dozens of varieties (including over 35 different hosta varieties!) of shade lovers, many of them with beautiful, colorful blooms. Wedel's perennials are available from late April through September. Consider putting in a wildflower garden in one of your shady spots. These plants, like Lily-of-the-Valley and Trillium, are only available in mid- to late-April.

Barrenwort Also known as Bishops Hat or Fairy Wings, Barrenwort has a clumping nature, with light green and bronze foliage. It boasts abundant blossoms of white, yellow, pink or purple that hang in clusters,and will surely brighten your shady spots. Click to view the types we carry at Wedel's > > > Bleeding Heart This is truly an old-fashioned favorite. Its elegant arching form and pendulous blooms are perfect in a shade garden. A spring bloomer, Bleeding Heart will die back in summer, but have no fear, it will rise again faithfully each spring! Deer-resistant. Click to view the types we carry at Wedel's > > > Ferns Numerous varieties of ferns are available to provide a lush backdrop in your shade garden or in a woodland setting. To add interest in the foreground, try adding low-growers such as Japanese Painted Ferns. Click to view the types we carry at Wedel's > > > Foamflower This bushy plant will make an attractive addition to any shady area. At 6 to 12 inches, this herb will develop large, deeply veined leaves and clusters of small star-shaped flowers grouped high on their stems. Click to view the types we carry at Wedel's > > > Helleborus More commonly known as Lenten Rose, this plant is a must for shady spots! It forms clumps 18 to 20 inches high with thick, sturdy leaves. Its profuse, cup-shaped flowers are very long-lasting and come in a variety of colors. Click to view the types we carry at Wedel's > > > Hosta The standard for shade plants! Mounds of large leaves are the main attraction of Hosta; their spiky blossoms are secondary. Come to Wedel’s and select just the right variety for your landscape. Click to view the types we carry at Wedel's > > > Lamium This shade loving perennial is attractive even when it’s not in bloom! Some varieties feature silvery green foliage. Lamium is a low-growing plant; compact and spreading in habit, and makes a great ground cover. Lamium is critter-resistant. Click to view the types we carry at Wedel's > > > Lily of the Valley The foliage of this old-fashioned favorite resembles that of tulips, but nestled among the leaves are dainty spires of nodding, tiny white bells. Its sweet fragrance fills the early spring air! Lily of the Valley is a wonderful spreading groundcover as it chokes out weeds; perfect for naturalizing woodland lots. An added bonus is that deer and rabbits avoid it! Click to view the types we carry at Wedel's > > > Snakeroot Come to Wedel’s and check out the varieties of Snakeroot we have available! This plant thrives in partial to full shade, and prefers moist but not soggy soil. The striking foliage grows to about 4 feet, and carries 12 inch bottlebrush shaped blooms. Snakeroot is attractive to butterflies, but deer, rabbits and squirrels avoid it. Click to view the types we carry at Wedel's > > > Sweet Woodruff This fragrant plant bears small white star-shaped blossoms amid 8 to 12 inch lance shaped leaves of deep green. A terrific groundcover, as it spreads and chokes out weeds. Click to view the types we carry at Wedel's > > > Toad Lily Beautify your shady places with lovely Oriental Toad Lilies. 18 to 36 inch mounds of lance-shaped leaves are the foundation for the gorgeous, spotted orchid-like flowers. Select your favorite color and enjoy both in the garden and in cut arrangements! Click to view the types we carry at Wedel's > > > Woodland Wildflowers Adding lovely wildflowers to a wooded area brings extra beauty to your landscape. Come to Wedel's to see the experts and find just the right plants for that natural area. Click to view the types we carry at Wedel's > > > Yellow Wax Bells Shrub-like in habit, Yellow Wax Bells grow to 36 to 48 inches high. The large, rich green maple-like leaves are offset by the waxy, yellow bell shaped flowers on arching stems. Yellow Wax Bells blossom in late summer to early fall and are deer-resistant. Click to view the types we carry at Wedel's > > >