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Old 10-28-2006, 08:28 PM   #1
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Does anyone have a suggestion for flowers I can plant which will thrive without much sunlight?
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Old 10-29-2006, 09:07 AM   #2
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Annuals or perenials? Annuals last one year, perenials come back year after year.

Anuuals: impatiens, begonias, pansies & violas

Perenials: hosta (mostly foliage but has purple spires in the summer), astilbe, columbine, lily of the valley
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Old 10-29-2006, 07:39 PM   #3
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Yes perennials, and specifically I would recommend the plumbago. It has a really beautiful violet bloom and requires little water and sunlight to survive. I have planted them and they look great with little maintenance and grow between 6 to 12 inches tall.
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Old 10-31-2006, 03:12 PM   #4
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Check out www.burpee.com They have a garden wizard where you select full sun/partial/full shade, care level, flower type & I think height level too. The sight has high-quality plants & a wonderful reputation for quality.
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Old 10-31-2006, 09:16 PM   #5
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I love hydrangeas for the shade. Only certain types grow well here, but I'm placing great hopes on the new one coming out, Blushing Bride...sister to Endless Summer. I love reblooming perennials of any sort, but these are particularly lovely!
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Old 10-31-2006, 09:59 PM   #6
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Are you looking for warm or cool weather plants? Annuals or perennials?

I have a very shady lawn. I plant impatiens during the summer and pansies during the colder weather.

I love my hostas, also! They come in so many shades and really add some depth of greenery in a garden.
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