10 Best plants for Dry Shady Spots

Shade is a difficult part of the garden to cater for as the ground can be dry and hard or forever wet.

Here are 10 of the best plants for dry shady areas.

These plants can thrive in shaded areas with limited moisture, making them excellent choices for gardens with dry, shady spots. Remember to consider the specific growing conditions in your garden and provide appropriate care to ensure the best results for each plant.

Pulmonaria (Lungwort): Pulmonaria is a shade-loving perennial with spotted leaves and tubular flowers. It's adaptable to dry shade conditions.
Japanese Painted Fern (Athyrium niponicum): This fern features silvery fronds with contrasting purple veins. It's well-suited for dry, shaded areas. Not all ferns suit this environement
Brunnera (Brunnera macrophylla): Also known as Siberian Bugloss, this plant has heart-shaped leaves and small, blue forget-me-not-like flowers. It tolerates dry shade well.
Coral Bells (Heuchera): Coral bells come in a variety of colorful foliage options and thrive in dry shade. They add vibrancy and texture to shaded areas.
Sweet Woodruff (Galium odoratum): With its whorled leaves and fragrant white flowers, sweet woodruff is a delightful ground cover for dry, shady spots.
Epimedium (Epimedium): Known as barrenwort or bishop's hat, epimedium has delicate, heart-shaped leaves and dainty flowers. It's a great choice for dry, shaded gardens.
Bergenia (Bergenia cordifolia): Also called elephant's ears, bergenia features leathery, heart-shaped leaves and pink or white flowers. It's suitable for dry, shaded conditions.
Tiarella: Usually dark leaves with patterns on depending on variety and low-growing habits, making it ideal for dry, shaded woodland areas.
Solomon's Seal (Polygonatum): This plant features arching stems with dangling, bell-shaped flowers. It's well-suited for dry, shaded conditions.
Hellebore (Helleborus): Hellebores, also known as Lenten Roses, are evergreen perennials with early-season blooms. They are perfect for dry, shaded spots and add beauty to late winter and early spring.