1. Astilbe Astilbe cultivars Basket-of-gold Aurinia saxatilis Heartleaf bergenia Bergnia cordifolia Sun rose Helianthemum nummularium Sedges Carex species Ostrich fern Matteuccia struthiopteris Daylilies Hemorocallis hybrids Coreopsis Coreopsis species Campanulas Campanula species Coral bells Heuchera species Hosta lilies Hosta species Cranesbill

2. Heuchera villosa is one of the largest leaved Alumroots and makes a great native substitute for Hosta in the shady border

3. Appletini’ Hosta is a dwarf sized mound of apple-green foliage and attractive late season pale lavender flowers

4. Achimenes (Orchid Pansy) This exotic African violet relative is usually grown as an annual bedding plant, container plant or a house plant by temperate zone gardeners. Achimenes pairs well with hosta, acalypha, heuchera and ferns