7 Shade Perennials to Plant before Spring 🌱There's no rule that says you can't plant perennials through the summer and into fall. NOW is the time to be thinking about what you want your garden to look like next year! Planting perennials now means you have summer and fall rains to nurture your plant, resulting in well established plants by next spring. 🌧☀️Here are 7 shade perennials I'd recommend planting before Spring comes back around, all available at the Ranch now! 1. Aurelia 'Sun King' 2.