re: plants for dry shade

May I also suggest helichrysum petiolarum "Limelight" as a superb 
performer in dry shade.  One plant can easily grow to a diameter of 
6-8 feet, and about 18" tall.  It never needs any water during the 
dry summers after it gets established and the chartruese leaves 
brighten up shady areas.  I have two growing in the deep shade under 
a redwood tree where very little else will thrive without 
supplemental irrigation.

I also find the species, which is grey and grows in full sun, to be 
useful in locations where it has enough room to stretch out.  
Otherwise it can overwhelm nearby plants.

Rachel Baker
Berkeley, CA
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