Plant Growing Guides

Free guides for growing vegetables, herbs, flowers, and more. 21 plants. New to gardening? Check out the glossary.

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Scarlet Begonia

Begonia × semperflorens-cultorum

Shade Groundcovers

Various species (e.g., Hedera helix, Vinca minor, Ajuga reptans)

Shade-loving Grasses

Multiple species (e.g., Luzula, Carex, Festuca)

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Shade-loving Herbs Collection

Asperula odorata (Woodruff), Symphytum officinale (Comfrey), Melissa officinalis (Lemon Balm)

Shade-loving Salvia

Salvia nemorosa

Celosia (Cockscomb)

Celosia argentea

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Impatiens (Busy Lizzie)

Impatiens walleriana

Shade-tolerant Begonia

Begonia spp.

Shade-tolerant Geranium

Geranium sanguineum, Geranium clarkei, Geranium himalayense

Ajuga (Bugleweed)

Ajuga reptans

Vinca (Periwinkle)

Catharanthus roseus

Shade-tolerant Groundcovers (Vinca and Ajuga)

Vinca minor / Ajuga reptans

Shade-tolerant Perennials (Astilbe and Liriope)

Astilbe × arendsii; Liriope muscari

Shirobana Astilbe

Astilbe × arendsii 'Shirobana'

Small-leafed Begonia

Begonia semperflorens

Spotted Dead-Nettle Beacon Silver

Lamium maculatum 'Beacon Silver'

Spring Beauty

Claytonia virginica

Striped Violet

Viola striata

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Summer Pastels

Impatiens walleriana (hybrid cultivar)

Super Elfin Mixed Impatiens

Impatiens walleriana

Supina Bluegrass

Poa supina

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