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I have an area under my deck that is in full shade. can you tell me the best perennials to plant there? I prefer flowers that bloom in late spring/e...
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Asked August 12, 2022, 1:50 PM EDT
I have an area under my deck that is in full shade. can you tell me the best perennials to plant there? I prefer flowers that bloom in late spring/early summer into fall. and I would rather not have real tall plants..
Thank you
Watonwan County Minnesota
Expert Response
Very few flowering perennials grow well, if at all, in full shade under decks or porches.
Following are some to consider:
https://web.extension.illinois.edu/beyond/directory_shade.cfm
https://communityenvironment.unl.edu/made-shade
Following are some to consider:
https://web.extension.illinois.edu/beyond/directory_shade.cfm
https://communityenvironment.unl.edu/made-shade