Which perennials grow in the shade?

I have a window box as long as my house which is in the shade. Besides Caladiums which are great but only an annual and are very expensive what other flower can i plant in this shady area which is a perennial that is also pretty with some color? that will comke back year after year, also needs a little height?

Also my hibiscus plant last year got covered by little black insects or something this year I can already see little buds but what can I do to prevent the black stuff coming back...could have been something like black fly?
Which perennials grow in the shade?
Not sure what area you are in, but here's what I would do:

Go to your favorite nursery. There is usually a covered shady area with plants. Ask which are the perennials, and voila, you will have a full selection of shade-tolerant plants in front of you that are good for your area.



And while you're there, take a sample of the bugs or describe them to the nurseryman/woman and they will tell you which spray (I would recommend organic) to use.



Good luck!
Reply:You can read the tags or look it up on the computer tehre are many
Reply:Hostas,nuff said.
Reply:Poker Primrose

Mixed Hardy Primrose

Lady's Mantle

Forget-Me-Nots

Yellow Perfection Viola

These are some shade loving plants,also other Q. need more info.
Reply:Hibiscus-Sounds like blackfly.Use a bug killer if they appear again- there are lots of makes on the market- some of them are 'systemic' which means the plant will take the killer into its system and so prevent any further bugs.

Perennials for shade-

SHORT - saxifrage,tiarella,bergenia, prunella, cardamine, waldsteinia, primula, ivy, convallaria , heuchera, alchemilla



MEDIUM/TALL-euphorbia, hosta, geranium macrorrhizum,

pulmonaria, tellima, ferns, leucojum
Reply:first off if you are in an area that gets hard freezes, even perennials might not come back if left in the window box all winter.The roots will not have the same insulation as being planted in the ground and could very easily freeze and die..you could have a 'holding bed' you put them in every fall and replant in your window boxes in the spring to avoid this



Not a lot of colorful shade plants with height, most shade plants are lower to the ground..but as mentioned , Hosta ( green is a color) corydalis ( yellow or blue..not always a perennial though) Many daylillies can take shade and still perform well plus they can usually handle freezing..I have left bunches of daylilly tubers dug and exposed all winter many times..I have not killed 'em yet .Plus they do come in a varity of colors and heights. You can also pull your caladium tubers out of your window boxes every yr , store them inside and replant in the spring
Reply:Call your County Extension Agent for your local area. They are very knowledgeable and provide services free of charge - your tax dollars pay their salary! They will even come out to your home, test your soil, and direct you as to any problems you are having with your soil, grass, plants, trees, etc. They can also give you advise about insects that destroy and how to treat them and when.

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