perennials, want something new?

i live in minnesota and i was wondering if anyone has some new ideas for some tall [shady] perennials. i am zone 4.

Answers:
I really like this site when planning garden flower beds, so I put in a search for you as Shade Perennials, 8-20" tall, zone 4...results:
"Genus: Heuchera
Species: hybrid
Variety: Amethyst Myst
Common Name: Coral Bells
Height: 8-16"

"Genus: Hosta
Variety: Halcyon
Common Name: Hosta
Height: 12-16"

"Genus: Bergenia
Species: cordifolia
Variety: Tubby Andrews
Common Name: Heartleaf Saxifrage
Height: 16-18"

"Genus: Campanula
Species: carpatica
Variety: White Clips
Common Name: Carpathian Bellflower
Height: 8-12"

"Genus: Tiarella
Variety: Spring Symphony
Common Name: Foam Flower
Height: 10-14"

etcetera, etcetera...

Other answers:
tall and shady liking perennials
meadowsweet (Filipendula spp.)
is the only one I can think of that fits both
your local garden centre should be able to help
(even if you don't end up buying from them)
tall and shady liking perennials
meadowsweet (Filipendula spp.)
is the only one I can think of that fits both
your local garden centre should be able to help
(even if you don't end up buying from them)
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