The Vineyard Plant Library.

Actaea

Actaea spp.

Features bottlebrush-like flowers and deeply cut foliage. Thrives in woodland settings, providing dramatic height and texture.

Anemonella

Anemonella thalictroides

A charming, native woodland perennial with delicate, small flowers. Adds a touch of whimsy and subtle beauty to shaded garden areas.

Deer-Resistant Aromatic Native

Asarum

Asarum spp.

Offers attractive, heart-shaped leaves and hidden flowers. An ideal ground cover for shady areas, adding lush, green texture to the garden floor.

Astilbe

Astilbe spp.

Renowned for its feathery plumes and fern-like foliage, a popular choice for adding color and texture to shady garden areas.

Bergenia

Bergenia spp.

Valued for its large, glossy leaves and clusters of pink or white flowers. Excellent for ground cover and adds winter interest to the garden.

Brunnera

Brunnera macrophylla

Celebrated for its delicate, forget-me-not-like blue flowers and heart-shaped leaves. An ideal ground cover for shady areas, providing a splash of color in spring.

Chelone

Chelone spp.

Named for its unique, snapdragon-like flowers. Ideal for moist, shady gardens and is a magnet for butterflies.

Deer-Resistant Pollinator-Friendly Aromatic

Convallaria

Convallaria majalis

Features delicate, bell-shaped, fragrant white flowers. A classic choice for shaded areas, providing fragrance and charm.

Darmera

Darmera peltata

Features large, rounded leaves and clusters of pink flowers. Perfect for damp, shaded gardens, adding a dramatic presence with its bold foliage.

Deep Shade

Dicentra Eximia

Dicentra eximia

Low Water

Admired for its beautiful, heart-shaped flowers that dangle elegantly from arching stems. Thrives in shady areas, offering a long bloom period and graceful, fern-like foliage.

Epimedium

Epimedium spp.

Valued for its delicate flowers and attractive, heart-shaped foliage. A resilient ground cover for dry, shaded areas.

Deer-Resistant Native

Ferns

Various genera

A diverse group with feathery fronds that bring a natural, woodland feel to gardens. Excel in creating texture and greenery in shaded areas.