Perennial Shade Garden Plants for Low-Light Spaces

Reader Contribution by Karin Eller
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Try these unique perennial shade garden plants, which will grow wonderfully in a forest garden or other low-light area.

Suppose you have an area that you would like to create a perennial garden, but you are faced with a few challenges: how to create the bed, what to plant in it, and, of course, the shade. Do not worry! There are so many wonderfully under-used plant varieties for shade other than impatiens or begonias. Besides all the beautiful flowers and foliages to brighten any shady spot, there are many perennials to choose from, and many varieties are deer-resistant.

Shade perennials are definitely worth a try. Understanding the various conditions will clarify and issues you might have with shade gardening.

What is the definition of shade? According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, one of the definitions of shade is “space sheltered from the light, especially of the sun”. This definition is easy to understand, but as gardeners, we all know there are many variations of shade: high, low, dry, wet partial and full. Now let’s clear the confusion and start creating your shade garden.

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