Different Types Of Shade Plants That you Can Use

Find out about different types of shade plants that you can use to add a touch of color and greenery to your garden or home.

Shade plants are plants that can thrive in shady areas of the garden. Many of these plants can also grow in full sun, but the best part about shade plants is that they are very forgiving. If you leave them sitting in the shade for a few days, you will not kill them.

For most people living in the city, Shade gardening is the reality that they have to deal with every day. For the most part, the formal English and full sun gardens are out of the question. Small back yards with high fences for privacy, large trees, tall buildings, and our penchant for large houses all have contributed to a shady urban garden landscape.

It is highly probable that you have, at the least, one shady spot in your garden that is in need of help. Below is a list of the types of shade gardens and the plants best suited to them for color and maintenance.

One of the plants we sell heavily this time of year is Vinca. Super easy to grow, it is a site plant for that shady corner that you have to deal with. It is an evergreen vine that creeps along the ground, has no need for pruning, and has small purple flowers that are closed and colorful berries for fall and winter interest. All this along with the fact that it does not need a lot of water makes it a super easy plant to grow.

There are other great shade garden options out there, many of which you can find in local nurseries and garden centers. The American Horticultural Society keeps a list of plants categorized by Sun and Shade tolerance. This can be found at AHS. If you are in our area stop in and say hello, we are happy to help you find the right plant for your garden no matter what time of year it is.

How to Care for Your Shade Plants?

These plants thrive in the shade; however, they need proper care and attention to survive. Here are some tips which you can follow to make sure your plants thrive:

• Prune your plant’s stem and branches periodically. You don’t want any part of it to grow more than what the light can reach.
• This might seem like a task but try to keep an eye on your plant while watering it. If water drips on leaves, then you should stop and allow them to dry before continuing with the watering process.
• Some plants require that you water them every day while some just need a weekly watering session. When in doubt, look at the tag of your plant for instructions on how often it needs watering.

Different Shades and Colors of Shade Plants

The different colors and shades in plants provide a sense of beauty and happiness, but they can also conceal or hide the plants from view.

There are many different shades and colors available in plants, which offer a sense of beauty and happiness. For example, there is a purple foliage variety in Western Hemlock trees that provides a dark-green hue when shaded.

Shade trees are also very popular with gardeners that create an eye-catching contrast to the surrounding nature.

The Best Types of Shade Plants for Your Yard

There are many benefits to planting shade plants in your yard. Shade plants can be used as ornamental plants, use visual appeal to help curb yard maintenance, and provide a low-maintenance alternative to traditional plantings.

Shade plants need well-drained soil and a lot of sunlight. They also require less water than other types of plants.

The list below is a compilation of the best types of shade plants that not only look good but also provide a number of benefits for homeowners.

This list includes some three-dimensional options that add a touch of interest to any landscape while still providing some cool shaded relief from the sun’s heat!

Deep Shade

Deep shade gardens are areas without much or any light, direct or indirect. These naturally occur under large densely leaved trees and tree groupings, deciduous or coniferous. One way around this problem area would be to thin out the trees, prune the canopy, or in the case of the conifer prune up from the ground several feet, exposing the ground to indirect light. Other areas of deep shade occur beside high fences and walls, practically those facing north.

Plants that can do well in this type of deep shade would be mostly woodland plants, especially those from your zone and area.