Shade-Friendly Plants That Invite Pollinators to Your Garden

Hostas: Hostas thrive in shaded areas and produce tall stalks with fragrant, tubular flowers that are particularly attractive to hummingbirds.

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Astilbe: Astilbe plants are known for their feathery, plume-like flowers that bloom in shades of pink, white, and red.

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Coral Bells (Heuchera): Coral Bells have vibrant, bell-shaped flowers that bloom on tall, slender stems, making them easy for hummingbirds and bees to access.

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Bleeding Heart (Dicentra): With its unique, heart-shaped flowers, Bleeding Heart is a shade-loving plant that attracts hummingbirds.

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Ferns: While ferns themselves are not flowering plants, they create an inviting environment for pollinators by providing shade and moisture.

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Foxglove (Digitalis): Foxgloves are tall, shade-tolerant plants with tubular flowers that are highly attractive to bees and hummingbirds.

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Lungwort (Pulmonaria): Lungwort is an early-blooming, shade-loving plant that produces clusters of pink, blue, or white flowers.

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