What are some good full shade - morning sun plants?

There's a small area behind our house that doesn't have anything growing in it. It is by the central air box and cornered in by our house. I want to put some plants/flowers there, but I don't know what to plant. Color scheme of the patio set, etc is muted red and country blue colors, so I don't want anything that will terribly clash. Also, I live in Minnesota, so I need something that will work for that zone. (Not really sure what zone it is, I'm new at this.) Thanks!

What are some good full shade - morning sun plants?
Hostas are beautiful, come back every year. Lots of different kinds, varigated, etc. Also bleeding hearts mixed in are lovely. Pretty ferns are also nice.





Don't know your zone but I think hydrangea will grow, also heavenly bamboo. Astible, periwinkle (vinca), Violets. Impatiens make a gorgeous carpet of color. Martha Washington geraniums and fuchsia are lovely, too.





Try Spring Hill www.SpringHillNursery.com or House of Wesley.com www.HouseOfWesley.com


or Royal Dutch


www.eRoyalDutch.com





They should be able to tell you what would grow good in your area. You're lucky. My house gets hot sun all day and those pretty plants won't grow here.
Reply:I would try begonias, you can usually find them in red, just make sure you get the kind that do well in the shade. The leaf colors are different for shade loving and sun loving. Good luck!
Reply:Hostas - easy to grow, will fill in the area very well, perennials, need very little to no care. Begonias are nice, will do nice in share, and are annuals. You could combine the two and it would look very nice.

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A good house flower/plant that doesnt require much/any sun to live?

ZZ plants require little care and are becoming more readily available.

A good house flower/plant that doesnt require much/any sun to live?
philodendrum


Beef steak begonia


peace lilly


cast iron plant (low light,little water)
Reply:bleeding heart (doesn't require sun or a lot of water): http://static.howstuffworks.com/gif/pere...





lily of the valley (same requirements as above but plant in container so it won't dominate the rest of your garden): http://www.british-wild-flowers.co.uk/00...
Reply:A fungus...


Or a moss covered stone...


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Reply:Hi I have one of these in my lounge, it is north facing so doesn't get much sun and i had it for 4 years and its doubled in size!





Dracaena





This plant will provide a simple elegance.





A narrow leaf plant placed in a stylish container to create a beautiful accent to a home or office. A great gift for someone who would appreciate this unusual and easily maintainable plant.





I also have a peace lily which doesn't like sun, they are not expensive. they are elegant and the flowers are stunning!





I think there are quite a lot of house plants that would be happy with no or very little sun!
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2. Click this link for a picture of helix ivy:





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Reply:#1 Snake Plant


#2 Marble Leaf Plant


#3 Peace Lily





In that order.

Want to plant some flowering plants on the south side of my house , only morning sun. live in Michigan?

I would like to get prenual plants if possible????

Want to plant some flowering plants on the south side of my house , only morning sun. live in Michigan?
Clematis would be a great flowering plant (perennial) but if you live in Michigan you will have to wait until next Spring/Early Summer to plant it.


Morning Glories (Annuals) are gorgeous and a fast flowering plant, but again, you will have to wait until Spring.


Both plants love to climb so they should be supported by a trellis.


There are so many options.


Check out Gurneys.com and view all of their perennials and get some ideas.


This is a great site and all of their plants are guaranteed.





You could plant some tulip, daffadil and other bulbs right now and have some flowering plants in the Spring.


Have Fun !!!
Reply:the morning sun is in the East
Reply:If you plan to stay there a long time plant Rhododendrons about 8 feet apart.. They grow slow, but have pretty flowers and the leaves look good and stay on the plants all year, even in cold winters. They come in different colors. My parents had red, white, and blue ones.


Between the Rhododendrons, lilies, tulips, and roses would look good. Try Periwinkle for a ground cover to minimize maintenance. Periwinkles are pretty green all year and bloom in summer.
Reply:I love day lilies for all kinds of areas.


They are no upkeep and multiply easily.


There are many colors and sizes to choose from.

I have a 4x4 area, used to be a pond. What flowers would be best to plant. It will be full sun.?

I can't really help with perennials for down south, being way up north myself, but for quick, easy color I would recommend getting a couple of packets of mixed color zinnias. They come in many heights, so just select the one that suits you best. They are effortless to grow and will bloom like crazy till it freezes. They may even self sow where you live. They make for just an amazing patch of zero maintenance, almost free color.

I have a 4x4 area, used to be a pond. What flowers would be best to plant. It will be full sun.?
In what climate do you live?


Would you like perennial or annual flowers?


What colors do you like?


Do you want low-maintenance flowers or types that will require more care?





...Need more info....

Where should I plant the Hollyhocks?

My mother gave me some mature seeds from her Hollyhocks. Do they need direct sun or can I plant them in the shade? I know it's to late to get flowers this year, but it I plant them and even get plants, then they will flower next year.





Should I plant them by the mailbox out by the street? By my backyard patio? Where...oh where...shall I plant my Hollyhocks???

Where should I plant the Hollyhocks?
Direct sun. Hollyhocks are biennials. They put out leaves 1st year, bloom in year 2. Plant them by your mailbox, and your patio. They grow about 5 feet tall--you'll love them--especially since your Mom gave them to you!
Reply:They do extremely well in full sun, they will be OK in the shade.They will dwarf the mailbox, they would look great next to the garage or out building. By all means, plant this year.
Reply:If i remember right hollyhocks are a biannual and the seeds started this year will be the plants next. If you have a wall or shed that has a east side your hollyhocks will do quite well. My grandma's were always planted in the fence row so they don't seem to be too picky as long as they get plenty of sun and have some protection against winds.
Reply:I asked this exact same question not to long ago lmao. What people were telling me is that they will bloom next year. I have already planted mine last week and I seen little buds coming up already. On my package that I got the seeds in it said "Full sun to partial shade". I have mine in Partial Shade.

What plant should i choose for science fair?

I am doing my science fair project on plant growth with different colors of sun light. I am putting transparency film over the leaves and seeing which grows best.


http://www.sciencebuddies.org/mento...


I don't know what plant to choose though. It needs to be leafy and healthy and i need to be able to not kill because i kill everything i grow without even trying

What plant should i choose for science fair?
Beans and tomatoes are your best options as they grow quickly.





Red and blue light have the greatest effect on plant growth. Green light is least effective to plants as they reflect green light and absorb none. Blue light is primarily responsible for vegetative growth or leaf growth. Red light, when combined with blue light, encourages flowering in plants. The other colours play a smaller role in the plants life cycle.





You can also pick a flowering plant and show the difference between a blue and red light source in slowing the flowering phase. You can pick up common seed at your local hardware store.





Good Luck.





Nikki R.
Reply:Just a basic bean would work.

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What are some good evergreen shrubs to plant under white pine trees?

I have several very large white pine trees whose lower branches were removed up to about 8 feet. I am looking for some low maintenance, evergreen shrubs to plant under the drip line to block the view of the next lot. The plants will get almost no direct sun. The line is about 400 feet long so I need something not too expensive.

What are some good evergreen shrubs to plant under white pine trees?
Azelia and rhododendron should do well under the trees.
Reply:maybe check into some kind of cedar or juniper shrub. just remember that putting shrubs under you pines will make it very difficult to clean up the dead needles