I have a low spot along the side of my house that has poor drainage and I need some ideas for what to plant that requires shade but also has deep roots to keep the soil in place. Preferably something that flowers and doesn't grow out of control. My husband filled everything in with dirt last season, but we didn't plant anything and with all the rain, the ground has sunken again and the soil has been washed away somewhat so we need something that will really take hold that requires very little sun.
2007-04-29 14:16:37 · 8 answers · asked by ♥♥Mrs SSG B♥♥ 6 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
I live in Pennsylvania. We are NOT looking for ground cover, or vines. We want something with some height to it it. I searched on line for shade plants and I found that hydrangea and some azalea are supposed to be good. I like the fern and Iris and day lily (I thought day lilies needed full sun?) idea as well...anyone know about the hydrangea and azalea? Do they work well?
2007-04-30 00:12:16 · update #1
Iris's would be great for that area and it would look good too!
2007-04-29 15:05:05 · answer #1 · answered by Kathy J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the drainage problem is very bad, you may need to address that problem first or some plants might die due to root rot. I think a few choices of plants that would possibly do well in that area/conditions are Hostas (prefer shade) and some sort of Day lily. There are certain varieties of the Day lily that tolerate shade and poor soil conditions, or a wide range of soil conditions. The right Day lily will yield about 40-50 blooms per plant a season. The foliage is also attractive ( i think ). The variety of Hostas available are plentiful and also produce tall spikes of flowers as well. Most of the varieties of the 2 plants multiply and spread some what over time. When this happens you can split them (usually in the Fall ) and have more plants. Of course your options of plants may be affected due to what part of the country ( zone) you are located. Hope this helps!
2007-04-29 15:12:53 · answer #2 · answered by whitesandsbeachwalker 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
To answer your question it is Ice plant.
They have it here in san diego and the plant that grows over these sand dunes keep the sand in place and hold the round togeather. They do not need sun light at all (i have some and it dose not get any sun) plus the flower look cool.
They are purple
have fun
2007-04-29 14:43:47 · answer #3 · answered by Andrew W 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Groundcover for shade & wet area:
Lamium, Houttuynia
Perennial for shade & wet area:
Astilbe, Fern, Lobelia Cardinalis, Ligularia, Primula, Iris Sibirica, Iris Louisiana.
2007-04-29 17:42:10 · answer #4 · answered by Auron1838 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
AJUGA, it is commonly called bugleweed. Almost nothing kills it, but it has varieties that will or will not get out of control. Chocolate Chip is really easy to control, and a really pretty color!
Some bamboo varieties are ground cover height and will spread and take many temperature zones, google bamboo, or bamboo growers! either should give you some info on that.
Viburnum family=cranberry family might give some options also!
2007-04-29 14:34:35 · answer #5 · answered by bugsie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just about any type of holly plant will do the trick. They don't need a lot of sun, they grow fairly deep roots and are strong, besides they are in the evergreen family.
2007-04-29 14:36:50 · answer #6 · answered by ttpawpaw 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ferns would probably do well. but they don't flower. You could get a few differnt kind then the coloring and leave texture would add contrast.
2007-04-29 14:27:11 · answer #7 · answered by ladydaisy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get different kinds of ivy or vinca vines work too they are ground cover
2007-04-29 15:05:38 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋