Shade Perennials To Complete Your Landscape
by Gene Bush
For many homeowners, the most difficult place to successfully add landscaping are those shaded by the structure of the home or the dense canopy of a tree. Such locations may involve challenges including a lack of light and moisture along with poor soil. Shade perennials can thrive in these areas.
Bigroot geranium is a survivor of a tough plant ready to meet the challenges of life under the trees. It tolerates both drought and heat. Animals such as deer and rabbits do not enjoy its flavor so they leave it alone. Flowers are pink or white. In the Fall the foliage may provide excellent autumn colors. It grows well in Zones 4-8.
Toad lilies offer a beautiful fall show. They are easy to grow and provide a unique flower that many compare to an orchid. They may be spotted with blues or purples. The Tojen offers large lavender flowers that look great behind a clump of hostas.
Hostas can be very showy plants that do well in situations low in light. They have a great variety in size from a few inches across to giants that are more that six feet in width. Leaves are available in various colors other than the normal green. Variegated foliage can create interest as the colors mix. Some can provide very fragrant flowers.
Ajuga, a groundcover, offers foliage covered with pretty pink flowers at times. The glossy deep green leaves may also show spring spikes of blue flowers. Ajuga does best in Zones 3-9 and the plant remains under control at six inches in height.
When looking for solutions for a bed that gets relatively little light, these shade perennials make a good choice. They can thrive in heavily shaded areas while providing beautiful displays. Most mix well with other similar loving plants.
Learn more about our <a href='http://www.munchkinnursery.com/shopping/shopexd.asp?id=435&bc=no'>shade perennials</a>. Stop by Munchkin Nursery & Gardens where you can find a wide selection of <a href='http://munchkinnursery.com/'>shade plant</a> options for your garden.
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Title: Shade Perennials To Complete Your Landscape
Author: Gene Bush
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Keywords: flowering shade perennials, flowering shade plants, full shade perennials, native woodland plants, partial shade perennials, part shade perennials, shade flowering plants, shade perennials, woodland plants, gardening
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