A shady area on your property becomes a source of colorful cut flowers when filled with perennials chosen to bloom in sequence throughout the season. If you already visit your shady garden for greenery to accent your bouquets, you can add a few blooming plants to spice up your seasonal arrangements. Choose from a wide range of colors, forms and scents and put an often underutilized area to work for you.

Astilbe

Bright colors are often missing in the shade garden. The tall, feathery blooms of Astilbe will provide an accent both indoors and out. They are available in shades of white, pink and red.

Columbine

Columbines are also known as Granny's Bonnet. These charming flowers will bloom in abundance from spring through early summer.