Tag: Full shade

  • Plant Profile: Poke Milkweed (Asclepias exaltata)

    Plant Profile: Poke Milkweed (Asclepias exaltata)

    Poke Milkweed is unique among milkweed species for loving the shade. The flowers droop away from the stem, giving it an unique, delicate appearance. This is one of the taller milkweed species, topping out at 5 feet, and also a great milkweed for smaller yards because it does not spread aggressively. Read more

  • Plant Profile: Wild Sweet William (Phlox divaricata)

    Plant Profile: Wild Sweet William (Phlox divaricata)

    Phlox divaricata is an increasingly popular option for woodland gardens. It grows a bit taller than most other phlox species, making its blooms more noticeable. The flowers come in lovely shades of lavender, blue and even sometimes pink, and they smell sweetly fragrant. Read more