Chapter 7. Plants for Open Habitats, Full Sun was published in A Guide to Native Plants of the New York City Region on page 219.
Makes a good substitute for turf lawn in areas without regular foot traffic. 'Pink-a-Blue' lungwort. Photo by: Proven Winners LUNGWORT (Pulmonaria spp.) Plant type: Herbaceous perennial Zones: 3-9 Exposure: Partial to full shade Habit: Mounding spreading habit Height/Spread: 6 to 12 ...
Humans have changed the continent's biosystem greatly, as massive forest areas and formerly huge populations of certain animals have reduced to bits and pieces, if even that. However, North America continues to absolutely mop the floor with Europe when it comes to the sheer richness of its anim...
Many gardens have shady areas, where sun-loving plants won't thrive. The good news is that there's plenty of plants that can tolerate or even do better in a shaded position. When choosing plants for shade, the most important thing is to understand the type of shade you have – there ...
Also known as Indian rhubarb, this plant grows 18-24 inches wide, lily-pad-like foliage. During fall, the leaves turn red, and the color gets more intense in sunny areas. This variety is an ideal choice for bog gardens. 4. Rodgersias ...
For the full sun areas of your garden, there are many alternatives. Here are some plants which prefer bright, sunny conditions. For gardeners who are fond of common names, we've included the most widely used common names for these plants. Click on the name of any of the plants to view...
Coneflowers(Echinacea spp.), native to North America, will thrive as long as they're placed in full sun. They can even handle a bit of drought once established. Their wide range of flower colors—including orange, pink, purple, and white—make them favorites for brightening up containers. ...
These beautiful compact perennials can be used as ground cover plants for shade. They will add interest to the shady areas of your garden while helping to keep the weeds down. Compact perennial plants that can be planted under taller plants add interesting layers to your garden and help to ke...
lily of the valley: A sweet-smelling flower with small, bell-shaped white blossoms, often found in shaded areas. carnation: A flower known for its frilled petals and wide range of colors, often used in bouquets. heather...
Pin it First on my list of plants that love shade, this particular species of Iris will bloom in all its exotic beauty even in the areas that are way too shady for most other plants! Some find these quite uninteresting but you really shouldn’t take anyone’s word for it. Check them ...