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Montana
Montana’s Zones 3a to 6a present challenges for shade gardening. Focus on cold-hardy perennials like ferns and columbines that can thrive in the cooler, shaded environments
Montana (Zones 3a to 6a: -40°F to 0°F / -40°C to -18°C)
Shade gardening in Montana requires selecting cold-hardy plants that can survive the state’s long, cold winters. Choose perennials that thrive in partial shade.
Examples: Lady Fern (Athyrium filix-femina), Hostas (Hosta spp.), Bleeding Heart (Dicentra spectabilis).
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