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Bee Balm Grow In Shade
When it comes to the garden, mention the word "shade" and visions of hostas, ferns, moss and other multi-hued plants of green come to mind for many.In fact, some plants have become synonymous with the term “shade,” especially here in the Pacific Northwest where hostas are hip and rododendrons flourish with ease.Even when shadows fill most of your yard, you can still grow plants that impress with color and excitement.Sure, any well-designed garden is dependent on evergreen structural plants and foliage attractions in all shades of green to serve as the foundation or backbone.Hummingbird and butterfly favorite for its tight clusters of nectar-rich summer blooms in shades of red, pink and lavender; grows 15 to 48 inches tall.Delicate, graceful plants with mid-spring to summer blooms in shades of red, pink, white and even yellow; grows 1 to 4 feet tall, depending on species.Spikes of summer flowers in scarlet to flame red rise 3 to 5 feet tall; some with purple-red to bronze foliage.Loose clusters of dainty bell-shaped flowers bloom atop 1 to 3 foot wiry stems.Spring to early summer flowers in shades of blue, purple or yellow are sometimes fragrant, depending on the variety.These true geraniums bloom over a long period from spring to fall -- depending on the variety -- in shades of blue, purple, magenta, rose or pink.Big, bold leaves and long-lasting colorful flowers makes hydrangea an all-star in any shady space.Deciduous shrubs with large clusters of summer to fall flowers in white, pink, red or blue; grows 4 to 15 feet tall, depending on variety.Stunning perennials with impressively large leaves bear 3 to 5 foot stems topped by yellow to orange daises in summer.Richly hued, hood-shaped flowers on tall spikes bloom in shades of blue, violet or purple from late summer into fall.This classy rhododendron relative features showy flower clusters from light pink to purple red; blooms in late spring.Dense, evergreen shrub grows from 2 to 6 feet tall, depending on the variety.Ornamental deciduous shrub grows slowly, reaching 4 to 10 feet tall.Clusters of whitish to greenish flowers in spring are following by colorful, bright red edible berries.Knowing the degree of shade in a given area will help you select plants that are best suited to your setting.Partially shady areas receive sunlight for part of the day (about 3 to 6 hours), whether in the early morning or late afternoon.Medium shade, which is typically found on the north side of a house or beneath a tree or plants with airy foliage, still provides acceptable sunlight for flowering plants such as astilbe, hosta, acanthus and primrose.These low light conditions still support a number of intriguing and attractive plants mostly noted for their foliage.
