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Perennials for Shade

Try these perennial favorites to brighten up that shady spot.

Meghan Shinn
Published May 12, 2011 4:29 PM PDT

Try these perennial favorites to brighten up that shady spot.

'Sagae' hosta

'Loyalist' hosta

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Lady's mantle

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Meghan ShinnAuthor

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