Attracting Pollinators to Your Shade Garden: Top Plants for Low-Light Areas

Astilbe (Astilbe spp.): Astilbes thrive in shady areas and produce tall, feathery plumes of flowers in shades of pink, red, and white. Their nectar-rich flowers attract bees and butterflies.

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Hosta (Hosta spp.): Hostas are known for their lush foliage and thrive in low-light conditions. Their pale lavender or white flowers attract hummingbirds and bees, providing a food source in shaded gardens.

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Bleeding Heart (Dicentra spectabilis): This plant’s unique heart-shaped flowers in shades of pink or white are a favorite of hummingbirds and bees.

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Lungwort (Pulmonaria spp.): Lungwort’s early spring blooms in colors like pink, blue, or purple attract bees and other pollinators.

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Columbine (Aquilegia spp.): Columbines thrive in partial shade and offer a range of flower colors, including red, blue, and purple.

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Toad Lily (Tricyrtis spp.): Toad lilies produce exotic-looking flowers with intricate patterns and colors, including purple, pink, and white.

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Heuchera (Heuchera spp.): Also known as Coral Bells, Heuchera offers vibrant foliage and delicate, bell-shaped flowers in shades of white, pink, or red.

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