What Perennials Grow Under Trees

Plants for use under trees: Some of the best truly tough perennials for this type situation are Hosta, Vinca major, Heuchera, Lamium and Sweet woodruff. There are lots of great shade perennials, but you will really need to focus more on the watering and fertilizing and mulching.

What perennials grow well under a tree?

• Hostas.
• Lilies.
• Bleeding heart.
• Ferns.
• Primrose.
• Sage.
• Merry bells.
• Bugleweed.

How do you pick plants that will grow well under trees?

Choosing Plants for Shade In addition to the reduced sunlight, garden plants under trees compete for water and nutrients with the roots of the tree casting shadows on the area. Also, consider the visibility of plants in diminished light. Darker flowers and foliage can easily become lost in the shadows.