How Do You Grow Perennial Shade Plants?
Every landscape has some shade, even in Texas. We have to look for it, and it is usually up close near the house, or under a tree. Perennial shade plants thrive in some shade, and planting these plants in afternoon sun or full sun will lead to their eventual demise. Trying to grow sun-loving plants in the shade will not be successful either. Here are some ideas to help you grow perennial shade plants in your yard. Find the shady areas of the yard. Look in the morning when the sun is about half way to high in the sky. Check the west side of the house, where the shade is usually close to the house. Check this same area in the evening, and make sure it is not in hot sun in the evening. It is difficult to grow perennial shade plants in an area that gets hot sun in the late afternoon. Large shade trees usually have a shady area near the trunk that is good for perennial shade plants, too. Make flower beds for perennial shade plants. Divide the areas for perennial shade plants with bricks, la
