9 plants curated

Shady Woodland Sanctuary

A cool palette of textured foliage and subtle blooms creates a tranquil, shady retreat. This collection layers diverse leaf shapes and forms for a serene, naturalistic understory.

Core plants

Defines the look. The minimum you need.

Shrubsfront

No1

Common Boxwood

Buxus sempervirens

Fernsfront

No2

Male Fern

Dryopteris filix-mas

Groundcoverfront

No3

Baby's Tears

Soleirolia soleirolii

Fernsmiddle

No4

Bird's Nest Fern

Asplenium nidus

Fernsfront

No5

Wood Fern

Dryopteris species

Full palette

Fills all zones and extends seasonal interest.

Shrubsback

No6

Oakleaf Hydrangea

Hydrangea quercifolia

Structurefront

No7

Japanese holly

Ilex crenata

Groundcoverfront

No8

Periwinkle

Vinca minor

Also pairs well

Swap candidates for more variety.

Flowering Plantsmiddle

No9

Solomon's Seal

Polygonatum multiflorum