Shade Gardening: vigorous, low maintenance perennials that spread, 0 by rcn48

rcn48 wrote:
Ify, it's not quite as hot here as Athens, but most of the Thalictrums perform well for us. Thalictrum kiusianum is probably my most favorite, a dwarf form that spreads fairly quickly (photo). Another one that does well in the gardens (unfortunately I don't have a photo) is Thalictrum lucidum http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/53302 with unique foliage and pale yellow flowers. This one is vigorous and at 5' tall is excellent at the back of a border!

LOL Weerobin, it is NOT easy in "our" climate :) Sooo frustrating for me because I love Gaultheria and it was almost considered a weed in my Maine landscape :( I had a field where it grew naturally under the shade of Oak trees and every time I mowed the field I was treated with the sweet smell of Wintergreen! I'm trying to get it established here in the gardens and one of the 'tricks' I'm trying is to place rocks around the plants. The rocks keep the shallow roots cool and hopefully will trick the plant into thinking it's growing in a much cooler zone - wish me luck!