What are Shade Perennials?
Shade perennials are plants that regrow for at least two years – and usually three to four before they have to be replaced – but cannot take a lot of sunlight. This is why they are called “shade perennials”: because they must be placed in the shade or they will fry from overexposure to light. One one of the most planted shade perennials is Lavender. Lavender has lush green stems and beautiful, spiky flowers that can span the rainbow in terms of colors. Lavender, as with most shade perennials, must be planted in moist, rich soil – and should be tended to regularly. If you are willing water your Lavender constantly to keep the soil moist, you may be able to keep it in the sunlight. Most variations of Lavender grow from about 15″ to 20″ at maturity. Another gardener’s favorite out of the shade perennials is the Bleeding Heart. Most people are familiar with this plant because it has such a distinct look: the flower appears to be pink and white hearts. These shade perennials grow fern leave
