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Perennial Border for Shady, Sandy Soil

11 years ago

I very much want to line the back of my yard with a perennial border, but we live about 15 minutes walk from the sea, have a sandy yard with mostly shade where I would be planting (this is Panhandle FL). I am willing to amend the soil and the yard is sheltered by deep woods (if that provides any protection from sea air). Any suggestions on what would grow for me? I would like to start with some tall plants for the back row, although I'll welcome all suggestions. Of course, I would love flowering plants with lots of color. Basically, I want everything that doesn't like my growing conditions!

Many thanks,

Laurie

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marquest
11 years ago
lolainthecola, I am not real familiar with your growing conditions all I can suggest is what I remember seeing when I was in your area on business trips.

You could get a lot of color going with foliage

I saw a plant called....Stromanthe sanguinea 'Tricolor'
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Gingers flower and they are fragrant
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crotons
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oyster plant
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Flowers that I remember seeing was
Hibiscus
roses
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