Ligularia Othello — a late summer perennial is shown here just starting to open up. The vibrant yellow/orange color brightens up the space now when so many other flowers are starting to fade. We have this in one of our gardens with many Hosta, Astilbe, Brunnera, Baptisia and Cimicifuga. In shade gardening in addition to trying to get some flowering perennials, foliage adds the texture and interest to the space. All of these plants have foliage which looks great, and when they are blossoming whether its spring, summer or fall – compliment the area nicely.