Full shade is by far the most challenging growing condition of these three shade categories. Full shade refers to an area that receives no direct sunlight at all during the daytime, although there may be quite a bit of indirect or reflected sunlight in the area you are gardening. Far fewer flowers will grow and bloom in full shade conditions than in light or medium shade, but there still are options available.
The Hosta is probably one of the best selections for full shade conditions. Although frequently grown for its lush foliage, the plant also has beautiful bell shaped flowers that bloom in early fall.
The Foam Flower is another excellent choice, especially for moist areas along stream banks where it can easily naturalize. Foam flowers are white or light pink in color, bloom in early spring, and do well in full shade conditions.
Siberian bugloss, also known popularly as the False Forget-Me-Not (Brunnera macrophylla), has beautiful blue flowers and lush green and white heart-shaped foliage that is also suitable for full shade conditions. It also makes a wonderful ground cover plant.
Hopefully this series has helped you find some interesting shade perennial flower possibilities for your shade perennial garden. Please click here to return to the home page for Shade Perennial Garden Plants and Ideas.
