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Show Date: 05 Jun 09

Fringed Bleeding Heart are more delicate looking and bloom for a much longer season.

Fringed bleeding heart

Fringed bleeding heart

They’re zone hardy and will bloom better if you deadhead the spent flowers. “Astilbe” and “Turtlehead” are good options for moister shade while Autumn monkshood prefers drier shade.

Autumn monkshood

Autumn monkshood

Caution: Aconitum carmichaelii, “Arendsii” aka Autumn monkshood, is toxic. Don’t eat it!

“Karl Forester” grass can handle part shade conditions although it won’t grow as tall, staying around 30 inches tall. “Obedient plant” and “Spider wort” are also part shade options for color.

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