What can I plant in a shady area?

What can I plant in a shady area?

For damp shade, you can plant:

• Astilbe (False Goat's Beard)
• Astrantia major (Hattie's Pincushion)
• Carex flagellifera (Sedge)
• Geranium sylvaticum (Wood Cranesbill)
• Hosta (Plantain Lily)
• Ligustrum ovalifolium 'Aureum' (Golden Privet), which can handle even deep shade.
• Primula (Primrose)
• Pulmonaria (Lungwort)

What grows in heavy shade?

10 Great Plants for Shade

• Heuchera (Coral Bells)
• Lamium Maculatum (Dead Nettle)
• Tiarella cordifolia (Foamflower)
• Pulmonaria (Lungwort)
• Astilbe.
• Digitalis (Foxglove)
• Hakonechloa (Japanese forest grass)
• Primula (Primrose)

What perennials bloom the longest?

Top 10 Long Blooming Perennials

• 1.) 'Moonbeam' Tickseed. (Coreopsis verticillata) ...
• 2.) Rozanne® Cranesbill. (Geranium) ...
• 3.) Russian Sage. (Perovskia atriplicifolia) ...
• 4.) 'Walker's Low' Catmint. (Nepeta x faassenii) ...
• 5.) Coneflowers. (Echinacea) ...
• 6.) 'Goldsturm' Black-Eyed Susan. (Rudbeckia) ...
• 7.) 'Autumn Joy' Stonecrop. (Sedum) ...
• 8.) 'Happy Returns' Daylily.

What flowers grow under trees?

Here is a list of some common flowers to plant under trees.

• Hostas.
• Lilies.
• Bleeding heart.
• Ferns.
• Primrose.
• Sage.
• Merry bells.
• Bugleweed.

Is Lavender a sun or shade?

To grow lavender successfully it needs well-drained soil and full sun. In arid climates lavender grows well as a perennial, but in humid climates it is often grown as an annual.

How do I encourage lavender to grow?

Debbie's Lavender Plant Growing Tips

1. Give the plants 6 hours or more of full sun each day.
2. Apply very little water. ...
3. Grow in well-drained areas or raised beds. ...
4. If your soil is sandy, mix in some gravel to improve drainage.
5. Make sure you have good air flow around the plants if you have high humidity.

Does lavender die in winter?

Lavender is a perennial herb that continues to grow each year. ... Lavender is a woody perennial, so it does continue to grow from year to year, but the stems remain upright through the winter in preparation for new spring growth. With proper care and pruning, lavender will survive in the garden for years to come.

How long will a lavender plant live?

15 years

Can I leave lavender outside in winter?

In most situations, lavender should be grown outdoors. Even in coldest regions where lavender isn't hardy, it's best to keep growing lavender indoors as a fall-back position, something you do in winter when plants can't be outdoors.

How do I protect my lavender in the winter?

Add mulch to help get lavender through soaking or cold winters. In Mediterranean regions, gravel or even sand helps filter heavy rains and retain heat. Apply a 2-inch layer of small gravel or sand between and around lavender plants.

What do I do with lavender in the winter?

To help lavender survive:

1. Move containers to a sheltered spot over winter, so they aren't exposed to really harsh weather.
2. Give them some protection from winter rain by standing them in the lee of a wall (at the base) or in a coldframe or greenhouse.