Turn that shady spot under mature trees into a layered haven of color and texture. Astilbes Rheinland & Purple Lance bring tall plumes of pink in summer Zones 39 Pink Turtlehead late-season color, thrives in moist shade Zones 38 Golden Corydalis long bloom time, cheerful yellow Zones 49 Barrenwort tough groundcover with spring flowers Zones 48 Hostas Elegans & Blue Wedgewood bold foliage, reliable in deep shade Zones 39 Sweet Woodruff fragrant groundcover that spreads Zones 48 Lungwort Bertram Anderson early spring blooms for pollinators Zones 39 Japanese Toad Lily exotic blooms in late summer/fall Zones 49 Japanese Painted Fern silvery fronds for texture Zones 38 Plant in layerstaller perennials and ferns at the back, groundcovers in frontfor a shade garden that stays interesting across the seasons.