What are some great perennials for Minnesota?

Question

I just moved into the Bryn Mawr area of Minneapolis - The yard is full of Hostas that I'm already sick of.
I have lots and lots of shade.

Answer 1

perennials for shade include: Bleeding Heart, Ferns, Lungwort, Creeping Jenny, Astillbe

There are tons of different types of hostas out there. Many with different hues of green, white and blue and you could add some new varieties if you're tired of the ones you have.

Depending on your levels of shade around the yard, you might be able to sneak in a couple part shade perennials like phlox, coneflower, bee balm and shasta daisies.

For additional color in the summer there are some annuals you could plant in with the hostas: impatiens and coleus are nice.

For early spring color, before the leaves are full on the trees, try planting some spring bulbs.

Answer 2

http://springhillnursery.com/search.asp?start=10&t=pf&pf_se=Shade&pf_c=any&pf_z=4&pf_fc=any&pf_u=any
Note: Hosta's Are Lovely, and they grow well in zone 4 = Minnesota.

*Primrose,
*Bleeding Heart
*Aruncus, dioicus is a perennial
*Bergenia, Winter Glory = Elephant Ears
*Liriope = Almost indestructible plant for stubborn areas.
*Wintergreen = Ground Cover
*Helleborus
*Fern
*Astilbe, Deutschland = Perennials
*Polemonium, Blue Pearl = Compact Plant
*Astilbe = Perennial
*Lily-of-the-Valley
*Ivy
*Pansy

Answer 3

why would anyone in their right mind live in Minnesota?

Come on down here to Florida nd enjoy our 332 days of sunshine.