Perennials For Shade Perennials For Sale In North Carolina

Young sori are covered by bright red indusia. Site in locations sheltered from strong winds to protect the fronds. New fronds unfurl in striking shades of orange-red to copper-pink before eventually maturing to glossy deep green by summer.

Also effective as accents or herbaceous hedges along fences, sidewalks, driveways or walls. Glossy green foliage is divided into oval to lance-shaped leaflets. Peony Felix Crousse is a bright deep red peony with some silvering.

Divide plants as needed when overcrowding occurs and decreased flowering is evident. In comparison to bearded varieties, Siberian irises have smaller beardless flowers, narrower grass-like leaves and an absence of thick fleshy rhizomes.

Thrives in sandy to gravelly soils of moderate to low fertility. Needs good soil drainage to perform well. Excellent for use in containers. It also makes an excellent accent for plants with dark foliage.

Cutting back will promote new growth, giving you a healthier plant with stronger stems. Hibiscus such as Hibiscus Luna Red are late to emerge after the winters nap. We do not recommend using straight topsoil or compost as a back-fill soil because more...

Flowers bloom in a large variety of colors, including various shades and tints of white, pink, red, purple, and yellow, and sometimes have inside spotting. Flowers acquire pink tones with age.

Plant rhizomes approximately 2” deep in fall or spring. Iris Moonlight Waves is slowly spreading clumps of sword-shaped foliage prefer moist, even wet soil during the growing season but are unlikely to survive emersion in water during the winter.

On the other hand, some hybrids perform well in shady locations, particularly if is a parent. A winter compost mulch applied after the ground freezes will help prevent root heaving.

As the flowers mature, they fade to an attractive smoky-rose. Part of the Big Skytm series bred by Richard Saul of ItSaul Plants in Georgia. Good fresh cut or dried flower. They are drought and heat tolerant with long-lasting magnificent displays of large...

Blue Hill's smaller size makes it perfect for a border garden or container. Plants may repeat bloom throughout the summer. Blue Hill is easily grown in average, dry to medium, well-drained soils in full sun.

Adding compost or topsoil will help the young feeder roots to spread through the loose, nutrient rich soil, much easier than if you used solely the existing soil which more times than not will be hard and compacted.

Pond edges and moist borders welcome these stately blue blooms. Variegated foliage will brighten any woodland or damp garden setting. , commonly called Japanese iris or Japanese water iris, is a rhizomatous beardless perennial iris that grows in slowly...

Prune the central stems of the yarrow if they begin to die back. Any type of mulch will do but cypress or hardwood mulch will be of a higher quality and provide better nutrition overall as they breakdown.

This is not to be rushed. Check the plant daily for the first week or so and then every other day there after. A 2 to 3 inch layer of mulch is sufficient but remember to take care not to cover any part of the stem of the plant with mulch.

With such showy flowers, they deserve to be in the front of the shade garden. They prefer moist, humusy soil. A garden favorite for years, it's fairly tall at 3′, and has evenly spaced pink hearts suspended gracefully on its long stems.

That is why we do not recommend planting in a hole any deeper than the soil line of the plant in the pot. A general rule of thumb is to count to 5 for every one gallon of pot size.

Adding compost or topsoil will help the young feeder roots to spread through the loose, nutrient rich soil, much easier than if you used solely the existing soil which more times than not will be hard and compacted.

Narrow, linear, gray-green leaves typically form a dense mound of grass-like foliage. Well suited for edging and in the rock garden. The best mulch for the plant is pea stone or gravel, which helps keep the plant clean and suppresses weeds without holding...

Scorch and general foliage decline usually occur if soils are allowed to dry out. It is easy to grow like a heuchera and has the flower power of Tiarellas. Foliage clump typically rises 5-8″ tall.

Follow this up with another early summer application of , this will again provide the necessary nutrients to promote a flush of beautiful flowers. Astilbe Snowdrift produces feather-like panicles of pure white flowers on stiff sturdy stems typically rising...

Hibiscus Luna Red reliably blooms on the seasons new growth, so prune to the ground during late winter or very early spring before growth starts. Dont be to alarmed if all your other plants are awake and growing and you still havent seen your hibiscus.

Salvia Caradonna reaches 18-24 inches tall, bearing flowers on sturdy stems during the summer months. Remove spent flower spikes to help extend the bloom period. In any event, cut plants back after flowering has concluded.

Miscanthus Morning Light is a very popular miscanthus. Order your Miscanthus Morning Light today! *5' Variegated Narrow Foliage *Reddish Blooms in Autumn *Salt and Drought Tolerant

Best in moist, organically rich soils, but does surprisingly well in average garden soils as long as those soils are not allowed to dry out. Regular deep watering is advisable. From midsummer into early fall, showy ruffled flowers of thick substance are...

Any type of mulch will do but cypress or hardwood mulch will be of a higher quality and provide better nutrition overall as they breakdown. Nepeta Walkers Low (named after a place in England, not its growth habit) is a stunning non-reseeding Catmint selection...

It flowers bloom from July to August. Hostas are not only known for their flowers, they also provide bright color in shade with wonderful foliage. Hosta Albomarginata is a widely popular shade perennial with soft green leaves striped with white bands,...

In midsummer, large, lacy heads of hydrangea-like flowers form along this cultivar's self-adhering stems, offering a moonlit display. With lovely pewter mottling on each heart-shaped leaf, this rarity is perfect for illuminating shadowy, difficult sites.