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Gardening

japple

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3. Hydrangeas will be beautiful and there are many varieties.

Reply to LaydeeBug (Original post)

Wed Jun 29, 2016, 07:07 AM

Jun 2016

Also hostas. One friend of mine has over 60 varieties of hostas ranging from tiny palm-sized plants up to YUUUGE monsters. I think bee balm does well in the shade, too, and the bees, hummers, butterflies are crazy for it. It gets quite tall, but could be used in the background. Ours has been gorgeous this summer inspite of drought here in North Georgia.

http://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/bee-balm/bee-balm-care.htm

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What are the best foundation plants for shady zone 7a? [View all] LaydeeBug Jun 2016 OP

i just do not think like that - have not for thirty years SoLeftIAmRight Jun 2016 #1

It *is* good for the soil to have foundation plants LaydeeBug Jun 2016 #2

Hydrangeas will be beautiful and there are many varieties. japple Jun 2016 #3

Not evergreen, but Japanese maples do very well under elm trees Major Nikon Jun 2016 #4

See if you like anything here. Curmudgeoness Jun 2016 #5

I love those pics... LaydeeBug Jun 2016 #8

Well, to be honest, most of this is rather invasive. Curmudgeoness Jun 2016 #9

i'm a big fan of native plants shireen Jun 2016 #6

about shade ... shireen Jun 2016 #7