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A relative newcomer to the shade gardening scene compared to painted fern, 'Jack Frost' brunnera (Brunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost', zones 3 to 8) is destined to become a classic in its own right. Big-leaved brunnera grows into a proper clump, 1½ feet high and wide, and is a gem for all kinds of shady sites, dry shade included. It blends seamlessly with the usual hostas and ferns for shade but brings something more sophisticated to the table. Brunnera blooms with blue, forget-me-not-like flowers in spring
A relative newcomer to the shade gardening scene compared to painted fern, 'Jack Frost' brunnera (Brunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost', zones 3 to 8) is destined to become a classic in its own right. Big-leaved brunnera grows into a proper clump, 1½ feet high and wide, and is a gem for all kinds of shady sites, dry shade included. It blends seamlessly with the usual hostas and ferns for shade but brings something more sophisticated to the table. Brunnera blooms with blue, forget-me-not-like flowers in spring
A relative newcomer to the shade gardening scene compared to painted fern, 'Jack Frost' brunnera (Brunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost', zones 3 to 8) is destined to become a classic in its own right. Big-leaved brunnera grows into a proper clump, 1½ feet high and wide, and is a gem for all kinds of shady sites, dry shade included. It blends seamlessly with the usual hostas and ferns for shade but brings something more sophisticated to the table. Brunnera blooms with blue, forget-me-not-like flowers in spring
Back in the sun, here's one of my all-time favorites: 'Helene von Stein' lamb's ear (Stachys byzantina 'Helene von Stein', zones 4 to 9). I can't say enough good things about 'Helene.' From a couple of gallon pots, I've divided this plant enough to produce an army in my garden after only a few years. 'Helene' is a drought-resistant beauty, 6 inches tall and 1 to 2 feet wide, good for average, well-drained soil and sun. (It can take some shade too.) 'Helene' has many names; you might find her sold as 'Big Ears' or 'Helen von Stein Zeppelin'. Most lamb's ears don't thrive in humid climates, but if you want to try one, 'Helene' is your best bet.
'Sun King' Japanese spikenard (Aralia cordata 'Sun King', zones 3 to 9). This one is a blowzy, bodacious hunk of awesome chartreuse foliage that is 3 to 4 feet tall and wide (sometimes more with moisture) and dies to the ground each year. The royally cool foliage of 'Sun King' may bleach in all-day sun, so give it some shade in the hottest part of the day for best color.
Ajania (Ajania pacifica, zones 5 to 9) Sun. Sometimes called Pacific Chryanthemum. Make a tight mounded clump of silver leaves. 1-2' tall and 1'-3" wide. Last to bloom i the gardens. Flowers are tiny gold buttons. Likes a sunny spot and well-drained soil.
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