Which perennials are best for an area that’s shady all day?

March 23rd, 2008 | by |
kbeach40 asked:


I want to plant some perennials in front of my house, but it’s on the north side of the house so it gets no sun. Any suggestions for perennials that will thrive there?

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  1. 7 Responses to “Which perennials are best for an area that’s shady all day?”

  2. By Jill B on Mar 25, 2008 | Reply

    The choice you cannot kill these damn plants lol also try fernsthey grow in shade like crazy.

  3. By Sandy G on Mar 27, 2008 | Reply

    The valley lamium pulmonaria if it is damp astilbes will do well too.

  4. By jt c on Mar 29, 2008 | Reply

    hosta, lirope, vinca minor, ajuga

  5. By versantly on Apr 1, 2008 | Reply

    visit your local nursery for ideas specific to your zone.

  6. By jmada05 on Apr 2, 2008 | Reply

    Hosta,s do extremely well in shade and on north side of any home.

  7. By booboo on Apr 4, 2008 | Reply

    The following link and you can get list of deep shade plants for your zone httpwwwbackyardgardenercomshade good luck.

  8. By BriarKat on Apr 7, 2008 | Reply

    Hostas, bleeding hearts, ferns, Solomon’s seal. It depends on your zone too.

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