Common names: Most of the common names are indicative of origin or some description of the plant itself. Derivation The word fern comes to us from the Anglo-Saxon word fepern meaning a ‘feather’. Cultural Details Bloom time: Not … [Read more...] about How To Grow Ferns In The Perennial Shade Garden
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How To Grow Groundcover Epimedium In The Shade Garden
Common names: Barrenwort, Bishop’s Hat. Plant History and Name Epimedium was apparently named Barrenwort, barren for ‘not able to conceive’ and wort (plant) because when eaten it was supposed to prevent conception. Bishop’s Hat is an obvious … [Read more...] about How To Grow Groundcover Epimedium In The Shade Garden
How To Grow Dicentra or Bleeding Heart In The Shade Garden
Dicentra or bleeding heart is a stalwart in the old-fashioned perennial garden. A lover of shade gardens and even moisture in an organic soil (not a dry-shade plant) this is a typical woodland plant. Quick Facts Height: 12 - 36 inchesSun: … [Read more...] about How To Grow Dicentra or Bleeding Heart In The Shade Garden
How To Successfully Grow Caltha palustris or Marsh Marigold
Here's everything you need to know to grow this delightful spring blooming, hardy perennial flower.Common names: Marsh Marigold, King Cup, Winking Marybud, Marybud Derivation The name may come from the Greek calathos meaning a ‘cup or goblet’ … [Read more...] about How To Successfully Grow Caltha palustris or Marsh Marigold
How To Grow Bergenia For Early Shade Garden Blooms
Bergenia is native to Eastern Asia up into Siberia and this results in the common name ‘Siberian Tea’. I have to assume that somebody used to use some part of the plant for tea but I have been unable to find a reference that recommends the plant for … [Read more...] about How To Grow Bergenia For Early Shade Garden Blooms
How To Grow Astilbe In Your Shade Garden
Growing Astilbe in the shade garden is a no-brainer. That’s where it loves to grow and thrives. Sunshine requirements Astilbe thrive in shady gardens but will take sunshine if they are well watered. This is not a plant of the hot, dry, sunny … [Read more...] about How To Grow Astilbe In Your Shade Garden
