Many dogwood varieties don’t need sun and will tolerate partial- to full-shade conditions. One spectacular species to try is Cornus florida, a tree with reddish-purple fall color surpassed only by its ...

Another early spring-flowering plant which you will find right now at garden centers is ranunculus ( Ranunculus asiaticus ), ...

As spring approaches, shade-loving perennials will be a perfect addition to shady gardens, including Virginia bluebells, ...

It’s primrose ... A perennial plant with leaves so thick they resist deer, slugs and drought — plus they bloom winter into spring and provide color for months even in the shade.

And because they are perennials, these plants will come back every year to provide that pop of early spring color. Primrose (Primula ... which receive some shade or dappled sunlight during ...