The mystery plant has been identified. AKA Coral Bells, it does well in full shade. The heucheras (both in pots on either side of the front door) survived the zone 7B winter, and have really filled-out this spring.
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CG Jr's Blog:
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Previously:
Daylily
Canna
Crepe Myrtle
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