I don't feel like I have done the shade plants justice yet, so here goes:
Plumbago (Ceratostigma plumbagoides) is a very versatile perennial. It does well in full sun but will also thrive in shaded areas with some sun. It makes a beautiful taller groundcover. The bright blue flowers will bloom most of the summer and the foliage blazes bright red in the fall.
We recently started growing Midnight Rose Coral Bells and have been very impressed with the unique color patterns on the leaves. The leaves are very dark purple with bright pink specks.
Most of the Hostas are done blooming and starting to die back, but Guacamole is still shiny and green, and the large white blooms smell so sweet. (see below)
Guacamole Hosta
Bugbane (Cimicifuga ramosa 'Atropurpurea') also has a very sweet fragrance.
September Charm Anemone has large, soft pink flowers that are blooming heavy right now.
Chocolate Chip Ajuga is a nice groundcover for shaded areas. The leaves are narrow and compact and the flowers bloom purple on spikes in the spring.
