Luring Wildlife to Shady Corners: Best Plants for Pollinators

Astilbe (Astilbe spp.): This perennial thrives in shady conditions and produces dense, feathery flowers in colors like pink, red, and white.

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Columbine (Aquilegia spp.): Known for its unique, bell-shaped flowers, columbine does well in partial shade and is a favorite of hummingbirds.

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Bleeding Heart (Dicentra spectabilis): Bleeding heart is a shade-loving plant with distinctive heart-shaped flowers.

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Hosta (Hosta spp.): While primarily known for its foliage, hostas produce spikes of small, bell-shaped flowers in summer. These blooms attract pollinators like bees, especially in shaded areas.

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Solomon's Seal (Polygonatum spp.): This plant features arching stems with bell-shaped flowers that attract bees. Solomon's seal thrives in shaded to partially shaded conditions.

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Jacob's Ladder (Polemonium caeruleum): Jacob’s ladder has delicate, fern-like foliage and clusters of small, tubular flowers.

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Japanese Anemone (Anemone hupehensis): With its elegant, white or pink flowers, the Japanese anemone thrives in partial to full shade and attracts a range of pollinators, including bees and butterflies.

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