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Plants for Difficult Places
austinapril

Plant(s) for hot southern exposure?

AustinApril
19 years ago

The trick is, this spot, although EXCRUCIATINGLY hot and in the late sun in the late afternoon, will be in full shade from 9 a.m. until about 3 or 4.

It's downright temperate during the day (summers: 90) but surprisingly hot in the late afternoons (98+).

Would hostas work there? I've never grown them.

Thanks in advance!

April

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