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Gardening

Denninmi

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2. Well, there is always the dreaded yellow archangel aka false lamium

Reply to hedgehog (Original post)

Fri Sep 7, 2012, 06:53 PM

Sep 2012

Lamiastrum

http://www.perennialreference.com/perennials/lamiastrum.html

Honestly, for the most part I'm sorry I ever planted this stuff, it takes over the world and crowds everything else out.

But it is a real survivor, even deep dry shade.

For hanging baskets in very deep shade, if its too dark for even impatiens to bloom, I would go with interesting low-light foliage plants such as the same kinds of things like lamiastrum, vinca minor, ivy, even throw some tropicals in there. Ferns might be fun, too.

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Up for a challenge? [View all] hedgehog Sep 2012 OP

I can help a little. Curmudgeoness Sep 2012 #1

I have a little patch of sweet woodruff - looks like I better start more! hedgehog Sep 2012 #4

Well, there is always the dreaded yellow archangel aka false lamium Denninmi Sep 2012 #2

Thanks! My shade is so deep and dry, the real lamium died out! hedgehog Sep 2012 #3

I have this growing too, but Curmudgeoness Sep 2012 #5

Sweet woodruff, most thymes, and pennyroyal grow damn near anywhere. HopeHoops Sep 2012 #6

I have shade. Geraniums will do well in your hanging baskets and liriope and hostas cover ground LaydeeBug Sep 2012 #7