Shade plant other than Hosta
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Lynn
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I live in a shaded area of a park and everyone grows Hosta (which I have too and like), but I would like to plant something other types of shade lovers for under my tree and other shaded areas. Are there any suggestions my fellow gardeners have? If there are any that have flowers, that would be a bonus. Thanks. Happy Gardening.
8 answers
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there are soooo many (including a huge variety of Hostas that bloom at different times) - ferns, columbines, bleeding heart, (depending on the depth of shade - does it get any light?). I have a fully covered courtyard that has lots of container plants - just google shade plants - or ask Douglas Hunt. He's like an encyclopedia of growing stuff.
Adventures In Junking
on Jun 05, 2015
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There are a lot of beautiful shade plants besides Hostas; there are astilbes, coral bells, you could try a variety of caladium, primroses, hellebores does nice in the shade or maybe some jerusalem sage which is a nice ground cover with pretty purple flowers; and there is trillium and gardenia. Hope this helps!! Happy Gardening
Janice Lahew
on Jun 05, 2015
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Toad Lilies, Coral Bells, Columbines are what I have and see the two posts above mine have given you more ideas. Good Luck to you!
Donna Anspach
on Jun 05, 2015
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Lily of the Valley does well, and provides a beautiful scent, but it is very invasive.
Marion Nesbitt
on Jun 06, 2015
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Oakleaf Hydrangea, Kerria Shrub, Hakone Grass, Lady Ferns, Solomon's Seal, Variegated Spurge, Variegated Lily Turf, Bleeding Hearts are just a few I think of that you might want to try, Lynn!
Barb Rosen
on Jun 06, 2015
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Huechera (Coral Bells) now come with an amazing array of colored foliage.
Ardie Jenkins
on Jun 06, 2015
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Coleus does really well in shade, and they come in such a variety of colours!
Tanya P
on Jun 06, 2015
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Ferns?
Vickie Dimond
on Jun 11, 2015
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