Best shade shrubs and perennials to plant

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  • Vimarhonor Vimarhonor on May 01, 2018

    Plant selection varies with soil conditions planting zone and lighting.


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  • Chubby58 Chubby58 on May 01, 2018

    Hosta love the shade, and a little bit of sun. Hillera Holly is a good shrub to plant, needs light but not direct sun.