Perennials for Dry Shade in the Northeast - FineGardening
Perennials for Dry Shade in the Northeast - FineGardening
Abstract
Many plants thrive in the sort of dark and dry shade found under a mature Norway spruce (Picea abies, Zones 2-7) There are more planting options once more light and spring moisture are introduced, such as under a pine (Pinus spp. and cvs. The following three perennials tolerate these dry shade conditions well and are perfect. ‘Ice N’ Roses Red’ hellebores (Hellebore, Zone 5–9. and Zones 4–9) are excellent candidates. Flowers can reach 1½ inches wide, and plants will form large clumps up to 2 feet wide, getting better and showier with each passing year. TheFollowing three perennially tolerate thesedry shade conditions. It’s more of a clumper than a spreader, so it's best to plant three or five instead of just one.