US, and surrounding areas. We are in USDA hardiness zone 7 with an average annual minimum temperature of 0 to 10 degrees F (-17.8 to -12.2 C). In January of 2014, the weather for the suburbs of Philadelphia, where Carolyn’s Shade Gardens is located...
Good for: Coastal gardens Hardiness zones: 8-11, but down to zone 4 if grown in a container 9. Best long living shrubs for shade (Image credit: katewarn images/Alamy Stock Photo) For some classic, traditional blooms, you can't get much better than long lasting and low maintenance came...
Sweet azaleas are fast-growing, large specimens, reaching 8-12 feet on average. They are cold hardy down to USDA zone 4 but don’t tolerate hot summer climates (above zone 7). Sweet azaleas grow naturally along stream banks and need consistently moist, well-draining soils to thrive. The...
hardiness zones5-9 ‘Ghislaine de Féligonde’ is an easy-to-manage, repeat blooming rambler, with warm apricot, blush, and cream double-blooms. Large flower clusters emit a musky apple scent and glow in shady gardens. Easily grown from cuttings, this rose from 1916 is often found adding ...
You want to choose a tree that will grow well in your location, so find outyour hardiness zoneand choose a tree that fits. If you are really looking for low maintenance and good growth, choose a tree that ishardier one zone above and below your own, so if you are in zone 6, choos...
Plants die down but keep some leaves throughout the winter in our climate zone (7b), then grow prolifically from spring through first freeze. Where to buy: Fragaria virginiana,‘Yellow Wonder‘, HERBS that grow in shade Chervil (Anthriscus cerefolium) Life cycle: annual Shade tolerance: needs...
8 $9.75 SOLD OUT! Erigeron speciosus‘Azure Fairy’ Blooms June–August 3 $10.00 SOLD OUT! Erythronium oregonum White Fawn Lily Blooms April. 5 $10.25 SOLD OUT! Eupatorium maculatum‘Glutball’ Blooms August–October 4 $10.00 SOLD OUT! Plant NameCommon NameNotesHardy ZonePriceOrder Eupatorium ...
Easy Installation:Features grommets for easy hanging, ensuring a quick setup process. Versatile Use:Ideal for greenhouses, vegetable gardens, and outdoor plants in zone 8. UV Protection:Provides 80-90% shade, shielding plants from harmful UV rays.Related...
Lilyturf is barely hardy in Zone 6a. Farther south, it spreads vigorously. It cares little how hot or dry it gets, what soil it grows in, or how much or little sun or shade it gets. Only stagnant water in the ground will harm it. Initially, it can be a slow grower, but an appl...
Perennials Plants for Shade Gardens Perennialsare those plants that you add to your garden one time and they continue to return year after year in the spring. Where you live and your hardiness zone will determine whether the plant will come back after winter in your area. ...