These leafy perennials are showy, shade tolerant, and a cinch to grow—and new varieties offer a wider-than-ever range of leaf color, size, and texture. Read on to learn how to pick and plant them to create a sensational landscape
Blue-green, wedge-shaped leaves featuring dramatic ripples, with lavender flowers in August. Grows up to 24 inches high and 26 inches wide in Zones 3 to 8.
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