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Belamcanda chinensis features flowers that resemble an exotic lily, leaves like an iris, and seed clusters that look like a blackberry. It goes by several different names. For a more extensive explanation of this plant and its new name, read this article.

There are few grasses that perform well in the shade that also have ornamental value. One of the best is Hakone grass or Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa macra). Learn about this growing this perennial grass in this article..

Corydalis lutea is a small plant that forms neat mounds of finely cut delicate-looking light green to blue-green foliage and bright yellow flowers.  Read more about this pretty perennial, sometimes called yellow corydalis, in this article.

Iris pallida are more known for their attractive foliage than their pale blue flowers. Find out more about this pretty herbaceous perennial plant by reading this article.

Snowdrops feature delicate white flowers blooming very early, even pushing through the snow in cold areas. Several species of Galanthus are planted as ornamentals, with most hardy to zone 5, but some to zone 2. Learn more about this hardy group of perennial bulbs in this article.