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Sat 25 Apr, 2009 06:37 pm
What are the best bushes or shrubs for shady & damp areas? Do you have a particular favorite?
@shyblonde,
That depends entirely on what climate you live in. Tell us more, shyblonde.
@ossobuco,
I'm in south/central Virginia and I am looking for something to plant that would like shade 3/4 of the day and loves moisure. Not saturated but damp. Some people have suggested nandina and I thought I'd get some more input. Thanks!
Some good ideas with photos here:
http://www.finegardening.com/design/articles/gardening-in-damp-shade.aspx
The following are also often repeated suggestions for shady damp gardens:
acuba japonica
eleutherococcus sieboldianus 'Variegatus'
dicentra
sambucus nigra variegata
cephalotaxus
hypericums
forestii
lancasterii
leucothoe
helleborous
pulmonarias
heucheras
hardy fuchsias
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