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Hi! I am in need of advice. My grandmother lives in the NE corner of Montana. I am going to visit her a couple days from now and wanted to bring her a few plants for some problem areas. Because her area is so rural, she lacks access to nurseries for the most part. The problem area is a small corner of a border containing a spirea and some currants. It is completely protected from winds as it is protected by the shrubs and a massive pine tree nearby. This pine tree has gotten so big that it also obscures the sun from this corner most of the day. It does receive morning sun, but from about noon on it is shaded. It also is just on the edge of where her underground sprinklers will reach and receives little water. She WILL forget to water it regularly (she is rather old) so I guess what I need is a zone 3 dry shade perennial. I'd prefer some sort of pretty flower- not just a foliage plant. It is the only corner on that side of the house that is clearly visible to her and it would be nice to dress it up a little. Any suggestions would be so appreciated! My other issue will of course be locating these plants before I leave! Can anyone recommend some zone 3 or 4 dry shade perennials- she also has a dry shade border on the other end of the house that I'd love to fill with something fast growing. Soil is loam- maybe a little on the sandy side. I assume it is slightly acidic as the moist shaded areas have moss. Thanks!
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