· Gardening Inspiration 21 NativePlants That Thrive in the Shade Are you looking for some shade-friendly nativeplants to add to your garden this season? There are many native species that can thrive in the shade. In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen shares some of her favorites, with names and pictures of each! Natives for Shade We've done the work for you! Finding plants for woodland gardens or simply a spot under a big shade tree can be a challenge. Choose from this list of some of the... The Shade Garden features many plantsnative to our area and to the eastern U.S., along with well-adapted, non-invasive exotics. The use of nativeplants provides nourishment and habitat to local wildlife and has the added benefit of being low-maintenance for gardeners. Woodlands are the natural home of nativeplants that grow in the shade. Plant them in any shaded area and create a tranquil shade garden. · You can support plant biodiversity as well as pollinators and songbirds by planting locally nativeplants in your shade garden. Recent research suggests that if biodiversity is your motive, you’d do well to use at least 80% natives by cover, rather than just planting a few. Many nativeplants naturally thrive in dappled light or deeper shade, making them perfect for woodland edges or shaded flower beds. Once established, these selections generally need less water and can help preserve local biodiversity. When choosing native shrubs for your shade garden, consider the different levels of shade in your space – from dappled to full shade – and select species that will thrive in those conditions.
