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Limited sunlight does limit the plants that you can grow, but a solid selection of perennials will grow in the shade in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 8 and 8b.

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Shady growing conditions can be problematic for the gardener and landscaper. Many perennials prefer full sun conditions, growing weak and leggy in the shade. Limited sunlight does limit the plants that you can grow, but a solid selection of perennials will grow in the shade in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 8 and 8b. Besides the shade, plants in these zones face dry, hot and very windy conditions. Ideally, the shady area is cool, moist and sheltered, but not every location is perfect.

Partial Shade

Partial shade or filtered sun gives plants access to sunlight some of the time. This location provides sun protection on hot, dry days. “Miss America” peony (Paenonia x “Miss America”) produces a semi-double flower with white petals surrounding a yellow center on a 36-inch-tall stem during the spring and does best with afternoon shade. In front of the peony, plant sun stripe agapanthus (Agapanthus africanus “MonKageyama”) with wide grass-like leaves with cream edges and 20-inch-tall blue flowers. This variegated agapanthus needs shade to keep its colors. For a shade-tolerant ground cover in this area, plant red-leafed mukdenia (Mukdenia rossi “Crimson Fans”), which is about 12 inches tall and has maple-like leaves with bronze edges and white bell-shaped flowers. Other partial shade perennials include “Gold Heart” bleeding heart (Dicentra spectabilis “Gold Heart”), “Green Sheen” Japanese spurge (Pachysandra terminalis “Green Sheen”) and wine common periwinkle (Vinca minor “Atropurpurea”).

Full Shade

Little light is available to perennials in full shade. Drought tolerant perennials that like the protection of full shade close to structures include “Mardi Gras Plum” lenten rose (Helleborus x hybridus “Mardi Gras Plum”), which grows dark purple nodding flowers in February through March on 24-inch stems. “Sichuan Jade” fairy bells (Disporopsis jinfushanensis “Sichuan Jade”) produces evergreen lance-shaped glossy leaves and white bell flowers in the spring with arching stems reaching 15 inches tall. Sweet woodruff (Galium odoratum) acts like a ground cover plant, reaching 6 to 12 inches tall with white flowers that give off a vanilla scent. Other perennials for deep dark shade include “Gold Collection Winter’s Bliss” lenten rose (Heleborus x ericsmithii “Winter’s Bliss”) and grape leaf anemone (Anemone tomentosa Robustissima).

Dry Shade

Dry shade is an area with quick-draining soil that doesn't stay damp very long after watering. This area may be subject to daytime temperatures, which means that the shady area can get hot. Pick drought and heat resistant plants for this area. “Big Sky Harvest Moon” coneflower (Echinacea “Matthew Saul”) reaches 30 inches tall with golden petals surrounding a gold-orange cone. The rose-like fragrance attracts butterflies to the garden and handles the heat without wilting. Cast iron plants (Aspidistra elatior) grow dark green leaves 24 inches tall and tolerates dry soil. “Santa Ana Cardinal” coral bells (Heuchera “Santa Ana Cardinal”) grows 12 to 24 inches tall with summer rose-red blooms that attract hummingbirds. More perennials to try in dry shade are “Margaret Wilson” geranium (Geranium phaeum “Margaret Wilson”) and Sorbet peony (Paeonia lactiflora “Sorbet”).

Windy Shade

Windy, shady areas dry out quickly and tend to shred tall, large-leaved perennials. Pick compact plants or plant a hedge for a windbreak. Mount Olympus St. Johnswort (Hypericum olympicum) stays compact at 10 inches tall with bright yellow blossoms. This perennial does not require a lot of water to grow well. Variegated common periwinkle (Vinca minor 'Variegata') keeps close to the ground at only 6 to 8 inches tall with dark-green leaves edged with creamy white and five-petaled purple blossoms. Coral beauty cotoneaster (Cotoneaster dammeri 'Coral Beauty') reaches 24 inches tall and 6 feet wide with small shiny green leaves. This perennial bush develops coral red berries during the fall and is resistant to strong winds.

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