Low-Maintenance Shade Plants: Shrubs & Perennials

Low-maintenance shade plants are a worthy addition to any garden space. Although not so many plants enjoy total shade, and most will need a couple of hours of daily sun, there are several excellent shade-loving plants to choose from.

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Growing plants in low-light parts of the garden can be challenging since water can evaporate more slowly, low UV levels can encourage pathogens to spread, the air will be cooler, and some plants struggle to bloom in low-light conditions.

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Shade-Loving Shrubs

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Boxwood

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Abelia

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Hydrangeas

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