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Re: [SHADEGARDENS] advice please re shady hot spots

In a message dated 98-03-04 21:47:12 EST, rshidele@CADVISION.COM writes:

<<
 I'm trying to find some plants that will do well in a basically shady
 area which has about an hour of intense hot sun during the day, the time
 changes through the summer.  My hostas and impatiens are doing ok there
 but I can tell they're not as happy there are they are in shady spots
 that don't get this direct sun.  Plants that need sun don't seem to get
 enough of it there. I don't know the zone, it's south/central Alberta
 (Canada).  It won't be spring here until May, but now's the time to
 plan!  Also, I prefer plants that don't need to be babied too much.  Any
 help would be much appreciated.
 Esther.
  >>
Hi Esther,

The carexes will do well there. Heuchera varieties. Try Hosta 'Great
Expectations'.
AND the great grass Hakonechloa .

Clyde Crocket z5 ccredux@aol.com Inpls In
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