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Aconitum
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Monkshood are invaluable perennials for the summer into winter garden. By careful selection, they can be in full bloom in your garden from late June through late November. Height can range from eight inches to well over eight feet. Some species have lax stems and some have sturdy stems, but almost all form colonies for a nice display of foliage and bloom. I have seen my monkshood hit by several hard freezes and continue to bloom and set seeds. Flowers are at the top of the stems, usually in some shade of blue.
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Clematis
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Among the plants I do not see in most gardens, especially shade gardens, are vines. In particular, Clematis. The large hybrids are often seen in open gardens with full sun, but seldom are clematis thought of for use in shade gardens. Our native clematis are often found in environments where they receive varying degrees of shade. Consider a native clematis to scamper about in your gardens.
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Euphorbia
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Euphorbia is commonly known as Spurge. There are a few commonalities shared by the numerous species and hybrids. Blooms are insignificant, but they sit in the center of very showy bracts. Generally, Euphorbia are evergreen. It is the autumn foliage that colors the overall appearance making this a very desirable perennial for your gardens. All contain a milky sap that is poisonous.
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