8 Favorite Shade Plants for Your Seattle Yard

We are lucky to have plenty of rain in the Pacific Northwest (our current heat wave notwithstanding), which means we have lots of trees and other green foliage to provide us plenty of shade in the summer. Sometimes, it can be a little tough to grow certain plants that require plenty of sunshine and heat to thrive when you are blessed with so much shade. At Greenwood Hardware, you will find a variety of plants that will thrive in the shade and brighten up those shady areas.

1. Ferns are lush and green, and they love the shade and moisture offered by a Pacific Northwest garden. You will find a variety of ferns that will add a splash of green for some of the perennials that thrive in the shade.
2. Bleeding hearts bloom early and tolerate cooler temperatures well. The pink drop flowers stand out against the gold foliage.
3. Hostas are an old favorite. You don’t have to stick with just plain green. There are a variety of yellows, greens, and golds as well as hostas that shoot up pretty flowers.
4. Hydrangea bushes are beautiful bursts of color that are super easy to grow. There are a number of varieties to choose from along with varying colors of flowers.
5. Fuchsia offers a brilliant display of, as you guessed—fuchsia or pink flowers. The bushes grow rather tall and make an excellent shrub on the shady side of the house.
6. Lily of the valley is an excellent option for placing under big shade trees. The shallow roots will not compete with the tree’s roots.
7. Strawberry begonias will go great in dense shade. The pretty colors are a nice addition for borders and around trees.
8. Periwinkle provides a nice ground cover as well as a splash of color.

Head into Greenwood Hardware and check out the large variety of plants and seeds that will help add life to your shady yard. Come on in, or contact us today.