10. Hosta (Hosta spp.)
A popular shade-loving plant with large, elegant leaves.
Height: 12-36 inches
Blooms: Lavender or white flowers
Best for: Borders, mass plantings, garden edges
Care: Requires moist soil, attracts hummingbirds
11. Bunchberry (Cornus canadensis)
A low-growing dogwood with beautiful white flowers and red berries.
Height: 9 inches
Blooms: White flowers in spring
Best for: Under trees, woodland settings
Care: Prefers cool, moist soil
12. Carpet Boxwood (Pachysandra terminalis)
A dense, evergreen ground cover with dark green leaves.
Height: 6-12 inches
Best for: Under trees, shady borders
Care: Requires well-draining soil, deer-resistant
13. Yellow Archangel (Lamium galeobdolon)
A fast-spreading ground cover with yellow flowers.
Height: 12 inches
Best for: Shady areas with poor soil
Care: Drought-tolerant, spreads rapidly
14. Christmas Fern (Polystichum acrostichoides)
A hardy, evergreen fern perfect for shady garden beds.
Height: 18-24 inches
Best for: Woodland gardens, erosion control
Care: Low maintenance, deer-resistant
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