Which plants will grow in the shade and grow high?

I need help buying plants for a shady border that will grow at least 3 feet high, any suggestions?

Which plants will grow in the shade and grow high?
I am blessed with a shady border :-( but there are lots of lovely tall plants for the area... Hosta (mentioned above), mecanopsis, Alchemilla mollis (lady's mantle), Lunaria annual 'Variegata', Euphorbia characias subsp. wulfennii, Hedera helix 'Buttercup' (Ivy to climb up a fence), Carex Pendula (big grass but does self-seed), Brunnera 'Dawsons White' (foliage interest), Angelica archangelica (for height), Rogersia pinnata (nice flowers), Tiarella cordifolia. Most bulbs will do ok, and for annuals Busy Lizzies love the sun or shade. Good luck :-)
Reply:Knowing your climate or horticultural zone would narrow it down.


Try boxwoods, hydrangeas, azaleas, rhododendrons....
Reply:Try fennel. I'm growing it on a north facing wall and last year it was at least 7 feet tall. Looks like it will do the same this year
Reply:Acanthus is a wonderful plant for shade.
Reply:Digitalis, foxglove grow well in the shade and look fantastic. The bee's love it too!