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Massachusetts
In Massachusetts, Zones 5a to 7b, shade gardens benefit from a mix of perennials like hostas and astilbes. Woodland plants thrive here, offering year-round interest.

Massachusetts (Zones 5a to 7b: -20°F to 10°F / -29°C to -12°C)
Massachusetts’ temperate climate is ideal for a range of shade-tolerant plants, from ferns to flowering perennials that thrive in dappled light.
Examples: Astilbe (Astilbe spp.), Ferns (Matteuccia struthiopteris), Foamflower (Tiarella cordifolia).
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