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.
What do you think?
It will depend on several things. What zone you live in, soil type and type of tree.
If your tree is a black walnut, you are greatly limited!
If you in a part of the country that has winter (zone 7 or cooler), and you soil isn’t too bad, I would suggest hosta. There are hundreds of types, a nice hosta bed can add color & texture.
Also hostas are one of the few plants that can live under a black walnut tree.
I have the same problem. I planted a ring of a variety of hostas. They look great! They spread wide and are very easy to grow.