Advise as to what flowers are best planted in shade areas

Mary Pappas
by Mary Pappas
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  • Janet Pizaro Janet Pizaro on Jan 07, 2018
    annuals or perennials

  • Vimarhonor Vimarhonor on Jan 07, 2018
    What zone do you live in? That might determine faborable options.

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  • Chubby58 Chubby58 on Jan 07, 2018
    Hosta are excellent shade plants that have beautiful purple flower stems on them. They multiple and grow like crazy.

  • Ann Ann on Jan 07, 2018
    google shade plantings or any nursery and yu can see pics of a huge variety. Note what thrives in your zone and what will not attract hungry deer, rabbits or the like. I have a fenced in garden with several varieties of hosta that look great together and pretty much thrive on neglect, an attribute I look for. you can also try DavesGarden.com, or your local library for more pics and advice. Good luck!