Podcasts Leisure Hobbies Let's Argue About Plants Episode 63: Color in the Shade

Episode 63: Color in the Shade

Published: May 22, 2020, 1:46 p.m.

When you think about shade do you think about various different colors of green? Maybe a white striped hosta if you\u2019re lucky? You\u2019re not alone. Many of us think that the term \u201ccolorful shade plant\u201d is a fantasy\u2014that there isn\u2019t an appreciable number of plants that produce vibrant reds, yellows, or purples in little to no sun. But, that\u2019s not the case. In this episode Danielle and Steve talk about several plants that put on a colorful display in the darkest corners of their beds and borders.\xa0 From a spotted low-grower that gets a plethora of blue, pink, and purple blooms in early spring to a dogwood that will leave visitors to your space stunned by its golden hue.\xa0 And, did you know there are several lilies that bloom prolifically in the shade? It\u2019s true, according to this week\u2019s expert testimony.\xa0

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Expert testimony: Ed Lyon, director of the Reiman Gardens at Iowa State University.

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