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Zone 5 part/full shade suggestions?
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Posted by sandwhy z5 Evanston, IL (My Page) on Mon, Sep 26, 05 at 21:04
| Hi all!
I am in zone 5, just north of Chicago, and have a nice little area in front of my house that I would like to turn into a Moon Garden. Right now the backbone consists of Annabelle Hydrangea, some variegated Hosta, and a few Ostrich and Ghost Ferns (which we inherited when we bought the place).
The site doesn't get much direct sun, but the above are doing splendidly if that's any indication as to what I should be planting here. Any thoughts for perennials (ok ok, annuals too :) suitable for my zone would be greatly appreciated!
Oh, another question, we had great luck growing Moon Flowers in the sunny bed - do they do as well in shade??
Many thanks! and Happy Autumn! :)
Sandy |
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RE: Zone 5 part/full shade suggestions?
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| Moonflowers don't do very well unless they are in full sun, found this out too late. Have you tried petunias? There are several varieties that are a pale lilac color, these practically glow in the dark. Also, they are fragrant at night =) Some people don't like the smell, but I think they're wonderful!
Also, how about a white or pastel clematis? They do great in a part-shade area. |
RE: Zone 5 part/full shade suggestions?
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| Well, it depends on what plant you are referring to when you say Moonflower. After reading this forum for a couple of days, I have identified 4 different plants that people are calling Moonflowers.If you are talking about Datura, it does well in full sun or part shade. |
RE: Zone 5 part/full shade suggestions?
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- Posted by sandwhy z5, Evanston IL (My Page) on
Wed, Oct 12, 05 at 23:12
| GardenWitch, great idea about the clematis! Went to a nursery and someone suggested "Sweet Autumn". Yummy. I'm worried that a Clematis might try to climb up and choke whatever else is planted there?...? CatLady - whoops, should have been more specific! I meant Moonflower Vines (Ipomoea Alba). Don't know the Moonflower of the Datura genus (are they also called Devil's Trumpet?)- there are so many common names and they all seem to overlap. I should just be like my sister and revert to the Latin! (she's a plant physiologist, so at least she has an excuse ;) |
RE: Zone 5 part/full shade suggestions?
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| Thank you. I wish everyone would refer to plants by their proper name. I just started reading this forum a couple of days ago and would like to respond to some of the posts but I don't know what plant people are asking about. Yes, Datura is sometimes called Devils Trumpet, sometimes Angels Trumpet. It is a member of the nightshade family and very beautiful. |
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