What are some shade friendly plants that I can plant in a tree shady?

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Mini bleeding hearts, coleus, astilbes.

Hi Gary, I have a very shady yard so I have researched this subject a lot. Bleeding Hearts, Ferns, Lily of the Valley are a few I am trying. The Lily of the Valley are doing the best so far. I have the large Blue Hosta that always do great & we just planted small Pilgrim Hosta in a planter under our Spruce tree. I like to go to the different plant sites, like Michigan Bulb and filter to shade plants. I also have been trying to find things that the bees, Hummingbirds & butterflies like. Good Luck

Brunnera, astilbe, Solomon's Seal, Lenten Rose, Sweet Woodruff, Bleeding Heart, impatiens, and Lily of the Valley, if you can contain it.

Brunnera, astilbe, Solomon's Seal, Lenten Rose, Sweet Woodruff, Bleeding Heart, impatiens, and Lily of the Valley, if you can contain it.

Also google your zone and you will find a plethora of plants for your area.

Azaleas and Rhododendrons. They need a pH between 4.4 and 6.0 and won’t tolerate alkaline soils, making them an unsuitable choice for most of the Rocky Mountain area and some parts of the Midwest.

Oregon Grape Holly. Oregon grape holly is a tough, drought-resistant plant that can grow in almost any environment. The plant is available as an upright shrub or with a trailing form, which is especially attractive under trees. It has holly-shaped leaves, yellow flowers and purple berries.

Alpine currant. This tough plant can grow as far north as USDA zone 3, making it suitable for the cold weather garden. Alpine currant grows in both sun and shade. It has attractive multi-lobed leaves. Choose dwarf varieties as under story plants.

Hydrangeas. Like azaleas, hydrangeas need consistent moisture, but they tolerate and even prefer shade. In zones 6 through 9, you can grow mophead or French hydrangeas. In zones 4 through 5, you’re better off growing panicle or arborescens hydrangeas, which are more cold hardy.

Wild columbine. Columbines abound in woodland meadows. The state flower of Colorado, these plants have delicate flowers that belie their rugged nature. Columbines are short-lived perennials that reseed easily. They’re fairly drought tolerant, once established.

Wild ginger. Wild ginger needs some moisture, but it tolerates shade and spreads quickly. Its large, heart-shaped leaves form a dense mat.

Impatiens. The classic under planting annual, impatiens tolerate deep shade, especially during hot weather. They need regular watering and frequent fertilizer.