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10 Plants That Love Shade

May 16, 2022 · Garden
plants that love shade
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Hosta sieboldiana, a perennial shade plant

Hosta is amazing plants and hardy and herbaceous perennials that will add color and structure to your outdoor space, especially if you have garden borders. This plant is best suited to clay or loamy soils, so it will do well in sheltered spots facing North, but also East and West.

Their leaves are so delightfully variegated and colored, that they’re oftentimes used for flower bouquets too. As you will find out, some types will offer you bell-shaped flowers in the summer months. Please note that this plant requires moist but well-drained soil. Plus, hostas love staying in the shade, and they need only a bit of sun to bring on the color in their leaves.

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6 responses to “10 Plants That Love Shade”

  1. Amelia B says:
    October 20, 2022 at 7:31 am

    I clicked on this because I thought it was going to be for house plants. Inside of my home is rather dark (due to lots of trees outside). Have you done one for indoor plants that like less light?

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    • Stephen says:
      November 7, 2022 at 3:21 pm

      Hi Amelia! We saw your comment and decided to do some investigating into the matter! Here are our findings! Let us know if you found the perfect low-lit corner plant for your home!
      https://theamericanhouse.com/low-light-loving-plants/

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  2. Terri Sharpe says:
    October 22, 2022 at 3:20 pm

    How about the best indoor houseplants that live a dark corner?

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    • Stephen says:
      November 7, 2022 at 3:19 pm

      Hi Terri! We saw your comment and decided to do some investigating into the matter! Here are our findings! Let us know if you found the perfect low-lit corner plant for your home!
      https://theamericanhouse.com/low-light-loving-plants/

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  3. Lea Voyles says:
    December 31, 2022 at 8:22 pm

    Can you please post about houseplants that need little or no light or that can live with artificial light?

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    • Stephen says:
      January 11, 2023 at 11:45 am

      Hello Lea!
      Thank you for taking interest in our articles. Here is one on the topic you have requested! We hope you find it useful!
      https://theamericanhouse.com/low-light-loving-plants/

      Stephen

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