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I like flowers more than foliage, but most

of the plants recommended for shade are

foliage plants. Do I have any good options

for flowering plants?

Sure. Among blooming, shade-loving annuals, the easiest

are impatiens and begonia,

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Perennials that bloom

in shade include astilbe, Virginia bluebells, columbine,

foxglove (a biennial), and bleeding heart.

Can I plant sun perennials and

annuals in a shady spot?

Not if you expect the plants to look their best. In shade,

sun-loving plants won’t bloom much, and they’ll become

spindly and small or even die. It’s better to pick true

shade-loving plants for low-light locations.

B E T T E R HO M ES AND GARD EN S AUGUST

2010

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