Shade Garden
This garden was planted in 1999 when the building opened. It features native Missouri plants that thrive in full to partial shade and can tolerate dry soil.
Native shade gardens are low maintenance and offer a habitat for birds, pollinators and small animals.
See below for information on the species planted in this area.





Aquilegia canadensis
Columbine
Native to Missouri
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Water: Medium
Attracts: Hummingbirds
Blooms: April to May
Photo © Missouri Botanical Garden

Asarum canadense
Canadian Wild Ginger
Native to Missouri
Sun: Part shade to full shade
Water: Medium to wet
Blooms: April to May
Photo © Missouri Botanical Garden

Carex pensylvanica
Pennsylvania Sedge
Native to Missouri
Sun:Part shade to full shade
Water: Dry to medium
Blooms: May
Photo © Missouri Botanical Garden

Coreopsis lanceolata
Lanceleaf Coreopsis
Native to Missouri
Sun: Full sun
Water: Dry to medium
Attracts: Butterflies
Blooms: May to July
Photo © Missouri Botanical Garden

Glandularia canadensis
Rose Vervain
Native to Missouri
Sun: Full sun
Water: Dry to medium
Attracts: Butterflies
Blooms: May to August
Photo © Missouri Botanical Garden

Stylophorum diphyllum
Celandine Poppy
Native to Missouri
Sun: Part shade to full shade
Water: Medium to wet
Blooms: April to June
Photo © John Whiteman