Carolina allspice – Carolina allspice is a shade-loving shrub that not only adds interest with its reddish-purple flowers, but this shrub also emits a pleasant spicy aroma.
Honeysuckle – Also worthy in the shade garden is the fragrant honeysuckle shrub. While you may find numerous varieties to choose from, the climbing variety will add height when trained on a trellis or similar structure. Even if you opt for the more shrubby variety, this shade lover should be placed close by, where its fragrance can be better appreciated.
Mountain laurel (Kalmia latifolia)
This native shrub prefers acidic soil high in organic matter. Cup-shaped pink flowers appear in clusters from spring to early summer. Evergreen leaves add winter interest. Look for varieties with smaller forms and brighter blossom colors.