Here are 24 of our favorite shade-loving plants! For more, check out our specific lists forshade-loving perennialsand forshade-loving annuals. NataliaNaberezhnaia//Getty Images Ligularia (Leopard Plant) These big-leaved perennials have deep green foliage and a variety of pretty flowers that can...
Warm-season color plantings are some of the most iconic and eye-catching plantings that you can include in the landscape. Often thought of as annuals, the plant material in this category can in fact be of any herbaceous botanical group, with several capable of withstanding winters. However, ...
Grow Shade Loving Annuals as Hosta Companion Plants Annuals are often grown from seed and are planted in the spring and summer months, bloom for that one season and then die. You will need to plant them each year. Most annual like full sun but there are several that are shade lovers an...
They are very easy care plants that do not like to be moved or planted too deep. Plant the root ball just under the surface of the soil and mulch well. I periodically tidy the plant by removing dead leaves. Use as edging plants in the shady border where the downward facing blooms can ...
Shade gardens can be colorful spaces, as long as you select the right plants for the job. When choosing shade-loving perennial flowers for your garden, it’s important to note how much shade each specific plant prefers. If a full shade flowering plant receives more light than it can handle...
Plants adapted to lower light conditions tend to need less maintenance than sun-loving varieties. Here are some tips:Water. A shade garden dries out more slowly, so will need less water. Shady areas under large trees will need more frequent watering during dry spells, as trees will soak up...
When you choose native plants, you’ll get the bonus of pollinators. Beautiful butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds will enjoy your shade garden, too. Astilbe, scarlet lobelia, and coral bells are especially hummingbird-friendly. Looking for some extra color? Annuals like begonias, impatiens,...
Hardiness Zones are based on the average annual minimum winter temperature a region experiences. They help gardeners determine which plants are likely to survive and thrive in their local climate. To find your specific Hardiness Zone: The USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map: This is a great resource!
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there’s probably a gorgeous low-maintenance, shade-loving plant that will meet your needs. You may have to dig a little more (so to speak) to find them, but once you do you’ll find that shade isn’t such a problem after all. In fact, you may find that, like the plants on thi...