need suggestions

17 years ago

I have a spot behind my waterfall in my pond that desperately needs a plant. The view I get from one angle is that of a fuel tank. Thats not the view I would like. It is a very shady spot. I would like something that gets to be around 5 feet tall at least. Flowers would be lovely but not neccesary. I had thought of maybe putting a shrub variety of honeysuckle there. Would that be good for shade? Any suggestions are very welcome. Thank you

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lisa_ch
Original Author
17 years ago
another pic

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insideout
17 years ago
Hi Lisa,

The photo links don't seem to be working. Could you try and re-post the photos so I can see what you're dealing with?

Thanks!
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virginia_w
17 years ago
An absolutely wonderful plant to hide anything in a shady spot is Kirengoshoma palmata (Yellow waxbells) It grows easily in deep shade; gets about 5 feet tall and forms a bushy plant with leaves that look like maple leaves. It gets small yellow flowers in late summer, but they are not spectacular. It is a perennial and dies back every year, but mine in already 5 feet tall this year. I don't know how much water it will get from your waterfall. Mine is not near a water source, so I'm not sure it will take a lot of extra water.