Foliage Combo for Shade Featuring Podophyllum

A simple and sophisticated planting scheme in restful shades of green that emphasizes contrasts in foliage texture. This plant combo is the epitome of easy-care; simply cut back the herbaceous foliage when it dies back in the fall. One caveat, be careful to pick a site where it will not get afternoon sun; a blast of hot sun will burn the large leaves of the Podophyllum and mar the scene for the rest of the season.

Growing Conditions

Zone: 7, 8, 9
Exposure: Open Shade, Filtered Sun, Full Shade, Morning Sun, Part Shade
Water Needs: Average

Design Considerations

Style: Asian Influenced, Northwest Eclectic, Woodland
Features: Varied Foliage, Texture, and Form, Fabulous Foliage
Focus: Mixed Border
Seasons of Interest: Spring, Summer, Fall, Three Seasons of Interest

Care and Maintenance


Maintenance Level: low



Plants In this Combo