Read on below for the list of shade-loving plants recommended by Dolores Monet.
List of Plants
In the descriptions below, the zone numbers refer to the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, a handy reference tool used to determine if a plant is compatible with the minimum temperatures in your region of the United States. Of course, there are micro-climates (smaller spots in a hardiness zone that are cooler or warmer than the surounding areas), and this tool doesn’t help you with soil types, moisture, or other conditions.Astilbe
(photo by Dolores Monet)Astilbe, or False Goat’s Beard, is a hearty and trouble-free perennial that prefers soft soil (add humus or peat) and partial shade. Astilbe has feathery, fern-like foliage and sends up plumes of flowers in pink, white. lavender, and red in summer.
Plant in moist, well-drained soil. Divide the roots in spring or fall every three or four years. US Zones 4 – 9.Azaleas
Azaleas in bloom | photo by Dolores MonetAzaleas are beautiful woody shrubs in the rhododendron family that come in a vast array of colors and types. Many azaleas are evergreen in warmer climates. Azaleas bloom in spring, when the shrub is covered with brilliant flowers in white, pink, violet, or red. Yellow and orange hybrids exist but may be more difficult to grow.
Plant azaleas in light or dappled shade in moist, well-drained soil. Water often during hot, dry summer months and feed with a fertilizer for acid-loving plants. Prune just after flowering. Azaleas do not tolerate extreme cold, and some evergreen azaleas lose their leaves in colder areas. Some azaleas are more cold-tolerant than others, so check the tag carefully.
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