low growing wildflowers for dappled sun, poor soil - Ask Extension
Hi. Recently had some tree work done that has opened up some of our backyard to dappled sun and shade. I'd like to scatter some seeds in there to ge...
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low growing wildflowers for dappled sun, poor soil #745845
Asked April 23, 2021, 11:16 AM EDT
Hi. Recently had some tree work done that has opened up some of our backyard to dappled sun and shade. I'd like to scatter some seeds in there to germinate low growing wildflowers. The soil here is very poor, rocky clay, so I'm not looking to create a garden, just something to provide some ground cover in a primarily shady area. Thanks, Cheryl Sewell
Durham County North Carolina
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This question was answered by Flora, Durham County Extension Master Gardener volunteer
Thank you for your question.
Hello, Cheryl,
I have included a link to the NCSU Plant Toolbox for your reference. The 'Find a Plant' box allows you to choose among several variables to find a plant or group of plants which might satisfy your site. The links are clickable and as you go through the site, the plant list is narrowed down to address your best options.
I hope this is helpful. Thank you for using Ask Extension.
https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/find_a_plant/
NC Cooperative Extension
Durham County Center
Master Gardener Office
721 Foster Street
Durham, NC 27701
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