Good Gardening: Medley

Solomon's seal (Polygonatum biflorum)

Solomon's seal, with it's tall, arching stems and showy foliage, is a statuesque addition to any shade garden. Once in the ground, they require very little attention.

Flowering dogwood (Cornus florida)

This is another example of why everyone should have a flowering dogwood...the rich fall foliage.

Evergreen woodfern (Dryopteris intermedia) and Sensitive fern (Onoclea sensibilis)

These ferns are attractive as border plantings in moist locations.

Mist flower (Eupatorium coelestinum)

Beloved by gardeners & butterflies alike, this easy-to-please member of the aster family (Asteraceae) is a rampant spreader, so give it lots of room.