Hello, I've been researching Zone 3 perennials for a "shady/some sun" spot in my yard. I'm hoping to find something that would love being a durable filler between paving stones. I've found endless choices but they aren't zone 3 winter tolerant or they don't care for foot traffic :( My local garden centers, in Becker & Hubbard county, have offered no help and only suggest things like Creeping Thyme in one gallon pots. I've was told it would be difficult to separate for planting in between the pavers. I need a better plan than that. We've tried for years to grow grass in this spot. My husband and I have hauled in endless dirt, roped this area off with special shady/hard to grow grass seeds and have done a lot of "hoping and wishing." Unfortunately, there's a giant Pine tree in this area and it drops a lot of pine needles. I've attached a image of the pavers. I'm currently working on this area so there's a lot of equipment, hoses, and tools everywhere. The entire work area has questionable ground cover at best. I'm so hoping to find something that will work in this beautiful spot. This is an area between two cabins that share a joining lawn space. It does get wind from the lake and deep snow coverage in the winter. My grandmother would say, that I'm trying to make "A silk purse from a sows ear!" :) Any help or advice is greatly appreciated. We've been tackling this project for nearly twenty years and so need a solution. Thank you for your every effort on our behalf. Sincerely, ~ Janis & Ricky