In the gardening world shade presents both challenges and opportunities. While it's true that most large-bloomed and colorful perennial do best in full or part sun, there are a number of shade tolerant perennials which are prized for their unique foliage and a few for their flowers. Some of the best shade loving perennials include:

Coral Bell (Purple Foliage)
Japanese Forest Grass (Yellow Foliage)
Daylily (Wide Range of Colorful Flowers)
Host Hybrids (Wide Range of Foliage Types in Terms of Color and Size)
Astlibe (Both Interesting Foliage and Vibrant Flowers)
Japanese Painted Fern (Grey/Green and Purple Foliage)
Foam Flower (Large Blooms)

This list is not complete and only scratches the surface of potential planting options.

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