Frost Shade
What perennial can I plant on a shady porch in Phoenix AZ?
I'm looking for a perennial that will thrive in the shade of my porch here in Phoenix Az.
It won't get frosted and even is shaded by a deciduios tree in the hot summer months.
I'd like something that might fruit or flower under these condistions.
Any suggestions?
I'll try and help:
Abutilon (flowering maple)-flowering shrub, bell-shaped flowers
Choisya (Mexican orange blossom)-flowers and fragrant shrub
Daphne-flowering shrub, fragrant blooms followed by dark berries
Fuchsia triphylla Gartenmeister or Firecracker-hardy to zone 9 with large tubular flowers, Firecracker has variegated foliage
Viburnum (snowball bush)-flowering shrub
Heuchera (coral bells)-perennial, many foliage colors available and has pink or white flowers on a stalk
Tiarella (foam flower)-perennial, many foliage colors as well and has white or pink flowers on a stalk
x Heucherella-combo of the two, varying foliage and flowers
Bergenia cordifolia (heartleaf bergenia)-perennial with waxy flowers and tall flower stalks
Alstroemeria (peruvian lily)-perennial, nice flowers that are good for cutting, many color choices available (heavily used in the cut flower trade)
Hosta (plantain lily)-perennial, color options are endless! Has tall flower stalks with bell-shaped flowers
Pulmonaria (lung wort)-perennial, lance shaped leaves with flowers on stalks-foliage is green with silver markings
Pelargonium peltatum (ivy geranium)-a standard but sure is pretty!
Geranium (cranesbill)-true geraniums, many flower colors to choose from-one of my favorite group of plants! Try Rozanne or Jolly Bee and you won't be disappointed!
Viola/Pansy-perennial/annual, good fillers
Hedera (ivy)-perennial, great for pots and a good selection of foliage options
Then there is the whole world of annual color that I didn't even touch! You can use those to mix in and create pretty colorful pots year round by changing them out with the season!
I hope this helps some. Good luck!
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