Under the shade of the old gum tree…. You can still grow stuff!
I often get asked the question what can I grow in shady areas? Well here is a list of 20 unusual shade loving plants for your perusal.
- Native Violet – Viola hederacea
- Dicondra- Dicondra ripens
- Lettuce – Lactuca sativa
- Ginseng (snails love)- Panax spe.
- Ginger- Zingiber officiale
- Turmeric- Curcuma longa
- Comfrey- Symphytum officinale
- Lemongrass- Cymbopogon citratus
- Gotu-Kola- Centalla asiatica
- Pennyroyal- Mentha Pulegium
- Brahmi- Bacoma monnieri
- Lemon Balm- Melissa officinalis
- Oregano- Organum vulagre
- Mints- Mentha spe.
- Vietnamese (coriander/laksa) mint- Persicaria odorata
- Bog Sage- Salvia uliginosa
- Salad Burnett- Pimpinella saxifraga
- Sorrel- Rumex acetosa
- Mizuna- Brassica rapa
- Rocket- Eruca stavia
It may be noted that most of these shade lovers also love a good drink, don’t worry about shouting them a beer, we just mean give them a good drink of water, especially over our hot summers. And don’t forget to prep the soil with a well-draining rich medium, try adding some peat and compost for the best results.
Need a hand? Then call us, Our Garden Doctor Consultation Service can help get your garden growing today!
We would love to hear your favourite shade loving plants, Email us on carla@gaiasorgancigardens.com.au.
