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8 Best Shade-Loving Plants To Brighten Your Yard

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Azalea

Bright green foliage and funnel-shaped flowers in shades of white, red, and pink make azaleas a colorful choice for shaded gardens. They thrive in dappled sunlight and well-drained, acidic soil.

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Begonia

Begonias, with their vibrant blooms and deep green foliage, are perfect for containers in the shade. They flourish in well-drained, loamy soil and partial to full shade.

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Boston Fern

Add vibrant green texture to shady corners with Boston ferns. These evergreen ferns prefer filtered light and well-drained, acidic soil, making them a classic choice for porches and gardens.

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Boxwood

Boxwoods, with their thick evergreen foliage, are ideal for hedging and borders. They grow best in sandy, loamy soil and can thrive in full to partial sun.

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Cast Iron Plant

Known for its resilience, the cast iron plant thrives in deep shade with minimal care. Its sword-shaped leaves add a tropical look, and it grows well in well-drained, acidic to neutral soil.

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Creeping Fig

Creeping fig is an evergreen vine that can grow in both sun and shade. Ideal for covering fences and walls, it prefers moist, well-drained soil and is hardy in a range of climates.

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Creeping Jenny

Creeping Jenny is a bright green groundcover that spreads quickly in sun or shade. It thrives in various soil types and is known for creating a lush carpet in gardens.

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Columbine

Columbine's lacy foliage and delicate flowers add a woodland quality to shaded gardens. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and attracts hummingbirds with its bi-colored blooms each spring.