Shade Tolerant
Plants that thrive in part-shade to full-shade โ perfect for the north sides, big-tree understories, and woodland borders of mature Twin Cities yards.
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Alpine Currant -
Armstrong Gold Red Maple -
Tokyo Coral Bells -
Caramel Coral Bells -
Northern Exposure Lime Coral Bells -
Ruby Bells Coral Bells -
Plum Pudding Coral Bells -
Forever Purple Coral Bells -
Paris Coral Bells -
Fire Chief Coral Bells -
Forever Red Coral Bells -
Black Forest Cake Coral Bells -
Berry Smoothie Coral Bells -
Rio Coral Bells -
Palace Purple Coral Bells -
Midnight Rose Coral Bells -
Sensitive Fern -
Northern Exposure Sienna Coral Bells -
Northern Exposure Purple Coral Bells -
Buttered Rum Foamy Bells -
Dolce Silver Gumdrop Coral Bells -
Solar Eclipse Foamy Bells -
Kirigami Red White Columbine -
Kirigami Rose Pink Columbine
Why these plants thrive in the Twin Cities
Every plant in this collection has been hand-selected for Minnesota's climate โ hardy through brutal winters, comfortable in our summer heat, and proven across the Twin Cities metro.
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Hardy to -40ยฐF
Every plant is rated for USDA zones 3 or 4 โ built to survive the worst Minnesota winters without protection.
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Locally Grown & Tested
Sourced from Upper Midwest growers and proven across hundreds of Three Timbers landscape installs.
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Free Twin Cities Delivery
Orders over $200 ship free across the metro โ Minneapolis, St. Paul, and the surrounding suburbs.
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Optional Plant Warranty
If a plant doesn't survive its first winter despite proper care, we'll replace it. That's our promise.
Common questions
When is the best time to plant? +
Spring (after last frost, typically mid-May) and early fall (September) are the best windows. Both give roots time to establish before extreme heat or hard freeze. We deliver throughout the growing season.
How much sun does each plant need? +
Each product page lists exact sun requirements (full sun, part sun, or shade). Match the plant to your yard's actual conditions, not what you wish it had โ the wrong sun is the #1 reason plants fail in Minnesota.
Do I need to wrap or protect my plants for winter? +
Most plants in our store are fully zone-3 or zone-4 hardy and need no winter protection once established. Newly planted shrubs benefit from a 3" mulch ring for their first winter. Evergreens in windy spots can use burlap their first year.
Can you install these for me? +
Yes โ Three Timbers Landscape Services handles full installs across the Twin Cities. We can dig, plant, mulch, and stake everything for you. Request a free consultation.
Not sure which plants are right for your yard?
Tell us about your space โ sun exposure, soil, what you're trying to accomplish โ and we'll send back a planting plan tailored to your Twin Cities yard. Free, no commitment.
Request a Free Consultation ๐ 612-214-1955