Hi Sandy and Frank,

Sandy, if you can take a pic of your hostas, I'd know if I could use them. I look for certain types that do better in my yard. I'd come there and get some if you want to get rid of them! I could give you some asters, or purple coneflower in the spring, I have lots to spare! I could give you maybe 3-4 quart size plants each. Also, I have a huge fuchsia colored peony that divides pretty well. I could give you a big chunk of that in the spring if you'd like. Also, a cutting of Annabelle hydrangea that does great with morning sun and acid soil. BTW, bleeding hearts are for shade, right? Do they bloom a long time, and have nice foliage that lasts?

Frank,

I've had good luck with tall or short maroon and pink snapdragons (annuals), and also fuchsia, a hanging basket type of plant for the shade. I used to get hummingbirds with those.