Re: [SG] intro & deep shade question; zone 5a
- To: s*@MAELSTROM.STJOHNS.EDU
- Subject: Re: [SG] intro & deep shade question; zone 5a
- From: L* C* <L*@AOL.COM>
- Date: Tue, 23 Mar 1999 12:02:55 EST
In a message dated 3/23/99 7:22:37 AM Pacific Standard Time, jjohnson@FGI.NET
writes:
> It is a 3' by 15' north side
> foundation planting area & is in the moist deep shade.
Hi
I just did a program for my garden subject on plants for fairly dense shade
and the companion plants I recommended for Hostas were Astilbe, Hellebores,
Rhododendrons ( Larger leafed = more shade tolerant), Pulmonarias & Tiarellas.
Also select species and varieties of Hardy Geraniums. These are the plants I
put in my shadiest areas. I am not sure what USDA zone Illinois is in so you
will have to check on hardiness requirements of these plants. I think most are
hardy to zone 3 or 4 except the Hellebores. On the Rhododendrons, you should
check on what their hardiness is. Some of the ones I grow are hardy to -25.
Lillian
zone 7
