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These 8  Plants Will Add Color and Texture to Any Shade Garden

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Lobelia:

These cool weather-loving annuals are perfect for cascading out of planters or window boxes, thriving in shade and requiring trimming back once temperatures exceed 70 degrees.

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Lenten Rose:

A variety of hellebore, these stunning perennials bloom from late winter to early spring, boasting cold hardiness and a range of colors, often blooming amidst snow.

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Japanese Forest Grass:

This deciduous perennial thrives in shade, growing in clumps and working well as ground cover, along slopes, foundations, or in containers, showcasing its lovely arching form.

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Oakleaf Hydrangea:

Native hydrangea with large flower heads offering three-season interest, bright autumn foliage, best suited for mild morning sun and afternoon shade, ideal for transitioning from woodlands to lawns.

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Foamflower:

A native woodland plant with charming, frothy flowers in early spring and evergreen foliage, tolerating deep shade but blooming better with some dappled sunlight.

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Browallia:

Also known as amethyst flower, this annual features brilliant blue blooms and a semitrailing form, perfect for hanging baskets and containers.

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Fuchsia:

Stunning annuals best showcased in hanging pots or window boxes, with purple, pink, red, or mixed flowers that attract hummingbirds and butterflies.

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Cranesbill:

Also known as hardy geraniums, these perennials feature spicy-scented foliage and pretty pink or purple blooms from late spring through summer, making excellent edging plants and tolerating shade well.