Best Plants Under Big Trees | Midwest Living

Best Plants Under Big Trees

Use our tips to master one of gardening's biggest challenges--growing plants in dry shade.

Shade-loving hostas

Hostas These leafy perennials love the shade and come in many foliage variations. Good choices include 'Pandora's Box' (green-edged, white leaves, 8 inches tall); 'Francee' (white-edged, olive green leaves, 2-3 feet); 'Frances Williams' (pictured at left; blue-green leaves with chartreuse edges, 2-3 feet); and 'Guacamole' (dark green-edged gold leaves, up to 3 feet). Many hardy to Zone 3.

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