Question by William D: What are some good flowering shade plants?
I live in Cleveland, OH. Which is in zone 6. I am looking for something tall and something short that is either blue, red, or orange in color.
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Answer by Tiger Toy
Dear William,
My favorite shade plant is the hosta. They have a nice foliage, flower late in summer and there are varieties from six inch to three feet tall. Many daffodils do well in partial shade. They are also available in several heights.
Question by Jade Orchid: What hardy flowers or attractive plants grow best in lots of shade?
I have a brown thumb and lots of shade to plant in. Suggestions? I live in central Oklahoma.
Do lantanas grow well here?
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Answer by sciencegravy
Lantana wants full sun.
Shade plants are hostas, ferns, impatiens, dead nettle, azaela, toadlily, and others.
I recommend you visit your local garden center and ask them what does well in your area in shade. They’ll be able to show you lots of things.
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Question by sweetgirl: What are good flowers to plant in a fairly shady area in front of a grey house?
I have a space about 20 feet by about 8 feet in front of my window. It does not get very sunny because we have a big tree in the front yard. I would like to know what would grow well and what would look nice.
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Answer by jaimestar64cross
ferns
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Question by kswan_esq: What kind of plants can I put on my patio?
I need kinds of plants that don’t need a lot of direct sunlight because of the balcony above me and the fence. They would also need to be ok with a lot of water. The lady upstairs waters her plants a lot and the water drains down.
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Answer by Chuck P
Try some tropical plants, like ferns and palms.
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Question by Life is Good with 4: What would be the best kind of complete shade plant under a tree?
Grass does not want to grow under the tree so I want to make a bed under a tree.
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Answer by reynwater
Impatiens, hosta, ajuga, ferns, geraniums, ummmm, whatever you like best.
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Question by Oscar: What are some pretty plants that grow will very little sunlight?
There’s not much sunlight at all in my area. What sort of flowers or plants could I get that will still grow and thrive? Thanks!
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Answer by Matt Qmasjdh
The jungle queen house plant
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Question by Sunny: What is a good bush or shrub to plant in a partially shady area in Atlanta?
I want to use it behind my house to provide some more privacy from the neighbors…it would be right next to a chain link fence.
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Answer by Holly
Aruncus
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Question by swati: Hostas & Slugs?
I planted a few hostas in my garden and the slugs seem to be feasting on them right down to their veins. Is there a humane way to get rid of slugs? I’d hate to use anything that kills them.
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Answer by LeapingLizard
I think i remember reading in the Gardens Alive organic gardening catalog that there is some kind of slug barrier you can put around your hostas. I understand that you don’t want to kill the little slimeys but the other alternative is to put beer in a can lid and let the slugs get drunk – but then they drown as a result. Gardens Alive may also have a slug repellant that doesn’t kill them, I’m not sure. I don’t have a slug problem thank goodness. Good luck finding an alternative to killing your slugs.
LL
Question by bong: How do I get my grass to grow under a large oak tree? Is it getting too much shade?
There is a patch between my oak tree and the street where grass does not grow. It is about 5 feet by 3 feet in size.
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Answer by greymoon9
they make shade variety grass seed, check it out, and see if that helps you. You might want to consider planting some sort of shade loving ground cover under your tree, like an ivy.
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Question by RO: What is a colorful flower/plant that will grow in the shade in Zone 5?
I have a shady area (less than 3 hours of sun per day) in front of my home, outside of Chicago. It needs some color but I am having trouble finding colorful flowers or plants that will grow in the shade. I prefer perennials but bulbs suit me also. Thanks.
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Answer by jilllpilll
rule of thumb is, the darker the leaf, the more shade it needs. Clematis is really pretty, and likes the shade, but they are a bit pricey