Zak Parker
Green Fatsia Japonica
This product was recommended by AlexTinsman from How To Houseplant
My favorite plant for dry and shady spots has to be the Fatsia japonica, also known as the false castor oil plant. I love this plant because it’s very hardy – it copes well even in cold, shady areas where the sun doesn’t often reach. Whilst many people like to grow these as a houseplant, I prefer to have mine in a pot on our shady patio. Whilst they can grow to a huge 10 feet in height, they are really easy to prune back to the space you have available.
Hellebore
This product was recommended by Jason Dempsey from Home And City Living
Hellebore is a beautiful purple flower that bloom from late winter to early spring. They are fairly low maintenance plants that don’t require much sun or water in order to thrive, which makes them perfect for your dry and shaded areas of your garden.
Euphorbia Amygdaloides Plant
This product was recommended by Jennie Miller from MIDSS
The wood spurge does require shade, and it will require regular watering to get started. Short upright stems are adorned with whorled dark green leaves.. In the spring, the stems are topped with lime green flowers. In some situations, this one can be sulky, while in others, it can be rampant.
Epimedium Sulphureum Plant
This product was recommended by Jennie Miller from MIDSS
This epimedium is said to be the most drought tolerant, with pretty leaves on slender stems and delicate little yellow flowers. It is, however, deciduous and dies to the ground in the winter. I cultivate Epimedium rubrum. Not for the flowers, but for the evergreen leaves that appear to flourish beneath my pine tree. In areas where there is some sunlight, they flush red in the winter. Mine is always green!
Bleeding Heart Dicentra spectabilis Plant
This product was recommended by Zeeshan Haider from Greenry Enthusiast
A classic shade garden plant, bleeding heart is a perfect choice for dry shade. It prefers cool, moist conditions, but can tolerate some drought once established. Bleeding heart blooms in spring, with pink or white heart-shaped flowers that dangle from delicate stems.
Columbine Aquilegia
This product was recommended by Zeeshan Haider from Greenry Enthusiast
Columbine is another great choice for dry shade. This spring-blooming perennial is available in a variety of colors, including blue, purple, pink, and white. Columbine prefers moist, well-drained soils, but can tolerate some drought.
Woodland Phlox Divaricata
This product was recommended by Zeeshan Haider from Greenry Enthusiast
A perfect choice for dry, shady gardens, woodland phlox has dark green, oval-shaped leaves and clusters of small, blue, star-shaped flowers that bloom in spring. Woodland phlox prefers moist, well-drained soils, but can tolerate some drought.
Hydrangea Macrophylla
This product was recommended by Andrew Kemp from Smile Credentials
I have always loved growing hydrangea in our garden, and the more I learn about horticulture, the more variations that I’m able to grow. For example, we struggled to grow anything in the dry shaded part next to our garden wall. Now, I know that I can grow Hydrangea Macrophylla as it requires a lot less sun and water in order to grow and thrive.
Lily Turf
This product was recommended by Allison Banfield from Proud Happy Mama
Lily turf, or Liriope Muscari, is a fantastic perennial plant that makes a great liner for your walls or fences in your garden. It can survive even in really dark or dry conditions, and the purple flora is a beautiful addition to your garden in the autumn.
Mahonia Repens
This product was recommended by Laurice Constantine from Casadar
Mahonia repens, also known as creeping Oregon grape, is a small woody evergreen native groundcover that grows to about 2 feet tall and wide. It has dark green, holly-like leaves and clusters of yellow flowers in the spring, followed by blue-purple berries in the fall.
Alchemilla Mollis Lady’s Mantle
This product was recommended by Laurice Constantine from Casadar
Alchemilla mollis Lady’s mantle is a medium-sized, mounding perennial that grows in zones 3 and up. with lime green, medium-sized leaves. In June, Lady’s mantle blooms with chartreuse flower clusters. Its flowers are suitable for fresh or dried floral arrangements.
Juniper
This product was recommended by Dale Steven from Mowers and Yard Tools
Junipers are great plant for dry shade. They’re tough and can grow in a variety of climates, making them a good choice for a garden that gets a lot of sun or wind. their dense foliage can help to block out some of the sun and provide some relief from the heat.
Holly
This product was recommended by Dale Steven from Mowers and Yard Tools
Holly is a popular plant for dry shade because it’s very hardy and can grow in a variety of climates. It can provide a lot of privacy in your garden and is a good choice for areas that get a lot of wind or sun.
Galium Odoratum Plant
This product was recommended by Al Lijeem from JunkGator
This perennial plant produces delightful white flowers that give off a wonderful scent. Sweet woodruff is perfect for adding contrast to shady areas in your garden. It’s also pretty easy to care for, so it’s a great choice for beginner gardeners.
Perennial Hosta Plant
This product was recommended by Jen Stark from Happy DIY Home
This plant is a great option for those who are looking for something that will add some beauty to their dry shady areas. The hosta is a perennial that has large, heart-shaped leaves and comes in a variety of colors, including green, blue, white, and even variegated. These plants like to grow in moist, well-drained soil and can reach up to 2 feet tall. They do best in partial shade but can also tolerate full shade.
Astilbe Plant
This product was recommended by Jen Stark from Happy DIY Home
Astilbe is another great option for those looking to add some color to their dry shade garden. This perennial comes in a variety of colors, including pink, purple, red, and white, and has beautiful feathery plumes. These plants like to grow in moist, well-drained soil and can reach up to 3 feet tall. They do best in partial shade but can also tolerate full shade.
Japanese Anemones Plant
This product was recommended by Jen Stark from Happy DIY Home
These plants offer brilliant color in your garden in late summer and early fall. They have pink and white flowers with brilliant yellow anthers, and they tend to grow on swaying, tall stems.
Heuchera Plant
This product was recommended by Marty Ford from BulletpRoof Roof Systems Ltd
Heuchera is a great option for those who are looking for a ground cover for their dry shady areas. This perennial has small, round leaves that come in a variety of colors, including green, bronze, purple, and red. These plants like to grow in moist, well-drained soil and can reach up to 6 inches tall. They do best in partial shade but can also tolerate full shade.
Pulmonaria Raspberry Splash Plant
This product was recommended by Marty Ford from BulletpRoof Roof Systems Ltd
Pulmonaria is a great option for those who are looking for a plant that will add some color to their dry shady garden. This perennial comes in a variety of colors, including pink, blue, and purple and has elongated leaves. These plants like to grow in moist, well-drained soil and can reach up to 18 inches tall. They do best in partial shade but can also tolerate full shade.
Anubias
This product was recommended by Sharon Sanders from Philadelphia Weekly
These plants are quite popular among people who have gardens because they are low-maintenance and very sturdy. They can thrive even with low light and changing water pH. With a variety of leaf colors and shapes, they are also used to beautify landspaces. Hence, they are really good plants to place in areas for dry shade.
Java Fern
This product was recommended by Abigail Richards from Tech President
Java Ferns are best for air quality and dry shade as they provide high amounts of Oxygen. They also don’t usually need high light input. They can also thrive with any growing medium, be it soil, rock, clay, or any other available medium. Hence, they are quite sturdy for a dry shade plant but still provide tremendous among of oxygen.
Coralbells
This product was recommended by Maria Ivanova from Master Maid
The plant coralbells grows well in dry shade. Coralbells thrive in dry shade gardens and are typically found in rocky cliff environments where water drains quickly. Even though this perennial blooms, the foliage is what draws attention. Beautiful, multicolored leaves with a marble-like surface grow on varieties like Marvelous Marble. Some types have deep-colored veins, while others have leaves that nearly appear to have been spray-painted. It can reach a height of three feet and requires partial to complete shade in well-drained soil.
Hardy ferns
This product was recommended by Ryan Dunn from Custom Stickers
Hardy ferns are a wonderful option if you need a plant that can thrive in dry shade. Many ferns can flourish in dry shadows. For instance, the autumn fern turns a stunning golden-red color in the fall, while the Japanese-painted fern has lovely silver and burgundy fronds. Pests usually stay away from ferns, with the exception of the rare slug. It requires well-drained soil with partial to complete shade. Size is influenced by variation (Japanese painted fern can grow up to 3 feet tall).
English Ivy
This product was recommended by Isabella Flint from Fanatically Food
If you have a tall space that is constantly in dry shade, I recommend planting some Ivy up high and letting it drop down. Ivy is a fantastic plant for large, yet flat, areas as it covers a lot of space without being too intrusive.
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