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15 years ago

If you could only plant 1 flower in a shade garden -- and 1 flower in a full sun garden - What flower would you use? I would plant hosta in the shade, because of the variety -- and phlox in the sun, for the same reason. Mary

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janetpetiole
15 years ago
Clematis for sun.

Hosta for shade.
aka_margo
15 years ago
Hosta for shade
Coneflowers for sun for their long blooms
pondwelr
15 years ago
Hmmm, torn between Hosta and Heuchera for shade.
For sure, 'wild' type roses for sun.
rainydaze
15 years ago
Hosta for shade roses for sun
mail-lady
Original Author
15 years ago
Don't forget tho - the Hosta's will look better longer then the Heuchera - :) :) Thanks for answering my post first time I've posted (newbie) --- So it was nice to have some of you "regulars" respond! I've been lurking for some time - love this site. Mary
luvtosharedivs
15 years ago
Hostas in the shade - as tough as Daylilies!

Daylilies in the sun - as tough as Hostas!

Julie

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