Plants are listed by scientific name.
COLUMBINE
Aquilegia: Columbine come in a variety of colors and grow best in part shade. The name "columbine" comes from the Latin word for "dove." They bloom in early spring around the same time as bleeding hearts.... (more on columbines).
AUTUMN FERN
Dryopteris erythrosora: A great shade plant, the autumn fern is hardy and grows well here in zone 7 in northern Georgia... (more on autumn ferns).
EIGHT FINGERS
Fatsia japonica: Native to Japan and South Korea, Fatsia japonica keeps its leaves through the winters in Georgia but looks tropical with large leaves... (more on fatsia).
BLEEDING HEART
Lamprocapnos spectrabilis: One of my favorites, bleeding heart flowers look like small pink or white hearts hanging from the stems. They bloom in early spring and then go dormant in the hot summer and fall... (more on bleeding heart).
CARDINAL FLOWER
Lobelia cardinalis: Named for the red robes of Roman Catholic cardinals, the cardinal flower is a member of the bellflower family (Campanulaceae) and depends on hummingbirds for pollination... (more on cardinal flowers).
BEE BALM
Monarda didyma: Bee balm is a member of the mint family. It is most useful for making herbal teas and attracting hummingbirds. When mixed with black tea, it is said to have a citrusy flavor similar Earl Grey tea. ... (more on bee balm).
WOODLAND PHLOX
Phlox divaricata: The word “phlox” comes from the Greek word “flame.” Many types can be grown, in all colors imaginable. The short purple-blue Phlox divaricata is one of my favorites... (more on phlox).
