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Plants for Shady Spots

Half Shade *
Full Shade **

  • Hosta (Plantain Lily) **
  • Hydrangeas **
  • Leucothoe **
  • Fuchsias **
  • Ferns **
  • Rhododendron Vireya **
  • Viola Hederacea **
  • Begonia **
  • Calathea *
  • Clivia **
  • Philodendron **
  • Spathiphyllum **
  • Helleborus **
  • Azaleas *
  • Rhododendrons *
  • Pieris *
  • Camella *
  • Aucuba **

Shady Areas

Nearly every garden has some shaded areas and this problem can become worse as the trees and shrubs grow bigger. Fortunately there are many delightful plants which will flourish in the shade.

Try some of the following:

  • Hydrangeas
  • Fuchsias
  • Camellias
  • Azaleas
  • Ferns
  • Mosses
  • Impatiens
  • Solomon's Seal
  • Anemone (wind flower)

Always ask your plant retailer for advice on which varieties are best suited to your area.