Just based on my observations around here, I think some wood asters would work. We even had them in abundance during the nasty drought last year. They are in bloom around here (suburban NY) now. Some other nice plants that naturally survive amidst trees and roots around here are: Jack in the Pulpit, solomon's seal, false solomon's seal, various gingers, violets (usually closer to edge than in deep woods), may apples, and trout lillies.

I am a great advocate of native plants some of which the previous post mentioned, but especially ferns. I use Epimediums to line my driveway and some paths. It is a great and troule-free plant. I find no particular difficulty from roo competition with the oaks, hickories and oines in my woods. I have an 8 inch area between my lawn and rock wall. I have been planting cyclamen here. It it low growing with interesting foliage 0 coum blooms in the spring and herifoliaum in the fall. Another low growing plant that would work is Chrysogonum virginianum.

I see solomon's seal growing in the forest around my house, so I'm sure they will do well. I see them usually alone by themselves in the forest, though -- what is their growth like in a garden setting?

Oh, great idea on the hardy cyclamen -- I think a mix of that and another plant would do well.

Thanks for the suggestions!!

I doubt hardy cyclamen will grow. You might get lucky around the rocks. I wouldn't go overboard spending on it though. I've tried it several times with no luck. Even tucked up against my foundation it didn't make it.

Solomons seal grows well. I've got a few kinds and all are very happy and spread slowly. Hepaticas grow nice in gardens. Iris crisata is a nice little iris that likes shade. I've got a smattering of daffs and small bulbs through my shade garden because most a grown and bloomed before the leaves darken things up. Lot of bleeding hearts and their kin do well up here.

The snow will protect things from the cold. I don't salt anything because of my plants so I can't tell you how they would fare with that.

Aquilegia Canadensis(native columbine)does well in shade, too!

You need flowers to brighten up the woods and stone walls. In your zone, I'd use mostly annuals at the front of the flower bed. You can plant spring flowring plants/shrubs on the back.

How much sun does this area get? I am assuming not much beause of the tree canopy. Bleeding hearts and hosta compete well with roots. I also like eunonymous, it tolerates dry shade and has interesting foliage colors. I would put in some cold-hardy azaleas and rhodos, but only the hardiest kinds. Against the wall you could use perennial geraniums, some have foliage that turns red in the Fall.

How about simple but beautifull? A layer of purple coneflower, a layer of daisie and a layer of black eyed susans. That combo keeps my butterflies pretty happy

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