Comments on: Any ideas on what flowers grow in shaded areas?

By: skeeosh

skeeosh — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 16:29:59 +0000

Perennial: Hosta, Bleeding Heart, Astillbe, Ferns,
Irish Moss
Annual: Impatients, Colus, Vinca Vine,
Caladium, Begonias
Bi-annual(blooms every other year): Foxglove
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By: molly

molly — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 15:46:59 +0000

I am in Zone 5 and have these in my shady areas: Astilbe is has a wonderful wispy bloom, blooms in July-August. Azaleas & rhododendrens bloom in May, and the rhodos might also enjoy the protection that the upper deck provides. Rhodos need alot of water as their roots do not grow deep. I also like hostas for shaded areas – they will grow & spread just about anywhere and bloom in June, July, August here. Lily of the valley does well in shade and will spread as well – and they are beginning to bloom now.

I have never had rabbits eat any of these plants – hope this helps.
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By: itsmyopinionsothere

itsmyopinionsothere — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 15:23:59 +0000

Plastic or silk and they never need water
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By: r&s mom

r&s mom — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 15:01:59 +0000

Hostas will come back year after year. There are many different varieties. Coleus grows well in shade as well as impatiens
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By: jerry_seinfeldfan

jerry_seinfeldfan — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 14:30:59 +0000

Begonias do best in shady spots, impatiens,too. All ferns, and other green vines and plants like pacasandra. I have heard that spreading cat hair around the edges of a garden can keep critters out. Of course, you first have to find a shedding cat. Come to my house, Dali is shedding everywhere!
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