Name few perennials that perform fine under shady conditions?

Posted on Oct 31, 2009 under Best Perennials | 5 Comments

I have lawn that receives 8 hours of sun light in summer and only 4 hours in winter. SO name few perennials that can flower well under such conditions. DOn,t tell me about impatiens and geraniums. I already have them.
I live in Islamabad, pakistan. The 8 hour sun that lawn receives is mostly filtered one.

MASTER GARDENER TO THE RESCUE!

Colorful shady loving perennials… easy. here are a few.

ajuga
anemone (some)
vinca
lily turf
ginger lily
coral bells
blue bells
primrose
chinese foxglove
begonia
cast iron plant
columbine
forget-me-not
lobelia (most)
senecio x hybridus
clivia miniata
coleus hybridus
campanula (some)
digitalis
acanthus mollis

…to name a few.

For a complete list that will do well in your area contact your local Cooperative Extension or County Farm Advisor’s office and speak with a MASTER GARDENER.

Why dont many people, especially in the US in fancy subdivisions use more perennials and colour in landscaping?

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5 Responses to “Name few perennials that perform fine under shady conditions?”

  1. Garden Doc Says:
    October 31st, 2009 at 4:13 pm

    MASTER GARDENER TO THE RESCUE!

    Colorful shady loving perennials… easy. here are a few.

    ajuga
    anemone (some)
    vinca
    lily turf
    ginger lily
    coral bells
    blue bells
    primrose
    chinese foxglove
    begonia
    cast iron plant
    columbine
    forget-me-not
    lobelia (most)
    senecio x hybridus
    clivia miniata
    coleus hybridus
    campanula (some)
    digitalis
    acanthus mollis

    …to name a few.

    For a complete list that will do well in your area contact your local Cooperative Extension or County Farm Advisor’s office and speak with a MASTER GARDENER.
    References :
    Garden Doc BS MS MG
    University of California Cooperative Extension
    MASTER GARDENER

  2. arctostaphylos Says:
    October 31st, 2009 at 4:31 pm

    Where do you live? MG gave you a nice list but it has no personal touch. I live in SoCal and have two areas just like the one that you’re talking about. My favorites are azalea (yes, they do Ok in summer sun) begonias and some of the sun tolerant ferns.The clivia is my favorite but 8 hours of sun in the summer may be too much. As with any perennial, you will have to baby them with more water and shade until they have become established.
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  3. Spyderbear Says:
    October 31st, 2009 at 4:41 pm

    Columbines and lobelias. I have these planted on the north side of my house, and they love it there. Lamiums (groundcovers) also like the shade, and have been bred to have larger flowers. I love the variety called Purple Dragon. Astilbes (false spirea), coral bells, tiarella (foam flowers), and Brunnera (bugloss) are some other choices.

    I live in St. Louis.
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  4. 2lyesoaps4me Says:
    October 31st, 2009 at 4:55 pm

    A couple of my favorites were left out of the list…I like hostas and bleeding hearts. Ferns are great. Astibles are wonderful. Rhododendrons might also be considered… :)
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  5. Kingskidd 7 Says:
    October 31st, 2009 at 5:44 pm

    I think you’d like a few Kimberly Queen Ferns, Elephant Ears, Sago Palms, and Mums maybe.
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