For the shady garden, bugbane is a perennial favourite as can be a purple-leafed variety of Astilbe such as Dark Side of the Moon. Allium adds delicate whimsy to any garden. Photo, Deborah Maier ...

Tall types exceed 20 feet in height. If you think that’s not possible, look at Muskogee or Red Rocket. If those don’t ...

For the shady garden, bugbane is a perennial favourite as can be a purple-leafed variety of Astilbe such as Dark Side of the Moon. Grasses come in purples, too.

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