Growing in sun or shade, myrtle (Myrtus) is a drought-tolerant shrub that does best in temperate climes. A deer- and disease-resistant plant, some species can grow to be 8 to 12 feet high and make ...

Shady parts of our garden may seem trickier to enhance, but they can be a floral haven for the right selections. Here are six gorgeous flowering natives for shade ...

In Southern gardens, many perennial plants benefit from being planted in part shade. Learn what partial shade really means and how to site plants accordingly in the garden. Discover beautiful ...

Name: Douglas Iris (Iris douglasiana) USDA Hardiness Zone: 7-9 Light: Full sun, partial shade Soil: Well-draining, rich, slightly acidic, neutral ...

According to the Lancashire plant guru, herbaceous and deciduous plants "work wonders" in the shade - including hostas and ...

Anise hyssop brings all the pollinators to the yard, but to make the most of this spring and fall bloomer, add companion ...

There are very few (and I mean very few) plants that perform best in dry shade without a little helping hand to get them established. Those listed above will tolerate and do fine in dry shade.

Mexican petunia grows in sunny to partial shade exposures — flowering more in the sun — and is tolerant of a wide range of soil conditions, from dry to boggy.

Wallitsch said typically your sun plants like to get watered every day or every other day. Your shade plants can go longer at two to three days. More Gardening Stories: ...

This week on "Central Texas Gardener," explore native plants for sun and shade. In an HOA, Martin and Eileen Byhower designed lawn-free habitat gardens under their live oaks in deer country.

Another good eastern North American native dry shade plant is bottlebrush buckeye, Aesculus parviflora. A shrubby cousin of the better-known Ohio buckeye (Aesculus glabra), this one forms a large ...