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need some ideas...west facing area

Theresa24 (NeFL9a)

19 years ago

We lost a huge shade tree to hurricane Frances and now my shade garden (West side of house) is no longer a shade garden! I have moved most of the shade plants but am at a loss as for what to put there. The area gets morning shade and hot afternoon sun. So many plants prefer the opposite here (morning sun/afternoon shade). What do you have planted that does well in your west-facing gardens?

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lisa455
19 years ago
Shrubs - Crepe Myrtles, Roses (Bourbon or Tea), Indian Hawthorns, Viburnum, Lorapetalem, Pittosporum; Perennials: Daylilies, Stokes Aster, Lantana, Perennial Hibiscus, Yellow Flag Iris, Canna.
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