Osmunda cinnamomea 1 qtOsmunda cinnamomea, known as "Cinnamon Fern", lend a peaceful feeling to any setting. Named for its rich brown fronds which appear in spring and resemble tall cinnamon sticks. Green foliage turns an attractive bronze in autumn. Light: part shade to shade Soil: moist to wet, acidic Spacing: 18" Height at maturity: 24 36" Zones: 4 8 Images are used for general reference only. The size and shape of each plant will vary as well as the leaf color. This

Sedum spurium 'John Creech'

Pro tip: poppies go dormant in mid to late summer so interplant with filler plants

Physocarpus opulifolius 'Amber Jubilee' ninebark

Gaura lindheimeri

dogwood shrub  is a naturally compact plant that has variegated green and white foliage in summer and attractive red twigs in winter

green shrub

Two-tone pink flowers bloom in summer followed by purple berries in the fall

Chicagoland Green or Green Velvet might be a better choice

large creamy white blooms provide a treat for the senses

Atractive seed heads provide autumn and winter interest

Pruning: can be done in the late winter or early spring

shape bloom state and leaf color of each plant will vary