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Zone 7 plant suggestions for a spot with no rain or sun? (beehaw.org)

submitted 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) by mike901@beehaw.org to c/greenspace@beehaw.org

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Hi all, I have a raised garden bed in the front of my house (south facing). It is set a few feet back under a roof overhang, so it gets basically no rain or sun.

Any ideas for things I can plant there that wouldn't require me to remember to water them more than once or twice a month?

I've gotten a couple suggestions for hostas, but something a bit flashier would be nice.

EDIT: I am in the USA, and referring to USDA zone 7.

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[–] LibertyLizard@slrpnk.net 1 points 2 years ago

Going to be tough… I can’t think of anything that can deal with that little moisture and sun and also can survive the winter there. Most shade tolerant plants grow in forests, and I can’t think of anywhere in the world that is dry, cold, and forested.