what can grow in partial shade in Florida?

14 years ago

I have oak trees all over and the only place that gets ANY sun gets maybe 6hrs in the summer. I am composting a bunch of oak leaves this winter so what will produce well there?

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corar4gw
14 years ago
In Florida, a lot of plants that would require full sun in the summer, need to be in partial shade. Full sun here can be a killer. So a rule of thumb would be to check the requirements of the plants you'd like to have then adjust for Florida conditions. cora
goldenpond
14 years ago
I would be more concerned about the roots of the oak trees. Are they LIVE oak or Laurel or ????
Oaks roots do not like to be disturbed or covered with extraa soil and they oft times suck all the nutrients from surrounding plants but,NOT all the time. I have sweet potato vine Marguerit doing ok and some elephant ears. I toss cosmo seeds around and they aome up anywhere the weed whacker doesnt find them,Whatever you choose plant small ones or seeds so you do not have to dig big holes. Its easier that way.
I agreewith corar that even my veggie patch gets some shade or the stuff would all fry.
Hang orchids and pretties from those shady spots also they are a cinch.
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Clematis vitalba is considered an non-native invasive in many states. You may want to check to see if it is listed as such in your state before planting it. Why not plant a clematis terniflora or sweet autumn clematis if you want a fragrant white flowering clematis that just might be in flower in August in your zone. Like Marie said, I wouldn't expect too much the first year any clematis is in the ground as it is establishing its root system and flowering more than likely won't be its first priority.
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crueltyfre
14 years ago
My front yard is completely covered with oaks and pines. Up by the roots I have many types of ferns. As you move away from the roots, I have small shrubs like mona lavender and liriope and bromeliads. And coontie, sweet box and florida anise shrubs at the edge.
Lori
Irma_StPete
14 years ago
I like to plant Caladium bulbs for red/green or green/white color low to the ground through the summer, in shade.
coyle
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14 years ago
Oh, I meant for vegetable gardening; am new to this site.

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