Foamflower (Tiarella cordifolia) thrives in shade, filling gaps with white flowers each spring. It grows 6-12 inches tall and up to 2 feet wide, hardy in zones 4-9.
Coral Bells (Heuchera) add texture and color with ruffled leaves and spring blooms. Prefers part to full shade, grows 6-12 inches tall, and suits zones 4-9.
Hens-and-Chicks (Sempervivum tectorum) is a hardy succulent with pink and yellow blooms. Thrives in full sun to part shade, 6-12 inches tall, hardy in zones 3-8.
'Milk Chocolate' Sedge (Carex comans) features bronze foliage and is deer-resistant. Grows 6-12 inches tall, thrives in part shade, and suits zones 3-8.
Rose Verbena (Glandularia canadensis) handles drought well with cascading pink flowers. Reaches 2 feet tall, thrives in full sun, and suits zones 5-9.
Lungwort (Pulmonaria) brings silver-patterned leaves and pink or purple flowers. Grows 1 foot tall and wide, thrives in full sun to full shade, and suits zones 3-9.
Hardy Geranium (Geranium maculatum) offers colorful foliage and flowers from spring to fall. Grows 1-2 feet tall, thrives in full sun to part shade, and suits zones 3-8.