BlueOysterCult
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| Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2007 8:40 pm Post subject: what plants do I plant under a tree - low light low water |
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Hello
My wife and I turned a nasty section of lawn that is under our tree into an island lined with large pebbles and filled with good soil. I am wondering what plants can we plant under a tree (an evergreen/pine needles) and does not have too much exposure to rain ( we can water if we have to I guess) and not a whole ton of light either. We need something that is really durable low maintenance - I don't know too much about plants so Im looking for help
Thanks
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cajunbelle
zone 8b Louisiana
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| Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2007 8:47 pm Post subject: |
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Torenia is a good low light plant, but will require watering. It is almost a foolproof plant and comes in blue, purple and white, rose and white, white, and yellow. There is also a new plant out this year, Brazilian Fireworks, that is said to be good in shade. I grew some from seed this year, but they are a slow grower. I haven't seen them in the nurseries yet. Impatiens is another good low light plant, but will require watering also.
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BlueOysterCult
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| Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2007 8:49 pm Post subject: |
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thank you ! I will have my wife investigate those!
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zuzu's petals
Coastal N.Carolina ~zone 8~
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| Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2007 11:51 pm Post subject: |
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In my part of the world, Azaleas are a favorite for planting under pines.
They thrive in the acidified soil, and once they are established,
they really don't require extra watering.
The evergreen varieties give year-round interest.
Oh, and welcome to the GardenStew. 
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SusieQ
Florida USA
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| Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2007 5:12 pm Post subject: |
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Caladiums like shade also and are pretty surrounding a tree
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