Shade Sanctuary

Cool, lush, and peaceful—a shaded retreat with surprising beauty

All Season Beginner

Transform shady corners into a lush woodland garden. Fern provides delicate texture, peony offers stunning springtime blooms, lavender adds fragrance and color despite shade preference, and lemon balm rounds out the planting with lemony foliage. These shade-lovers create a cool refuge during hot summers while requiring minimal fuss. Perfect under trees or on north-facing walls.

Why This Works

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This companion planting combination works through complementary growing patterns and natural pest deterrence

The Plants in This Plot

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Peony

Peony

Dramatic spring blooms, long-lived perennial, benefits from dappled shade

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Fern

Graceful fronds, thrives in moist shade, non-invasive companion

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Lavender

Lavender

Surprisingly shade-tolerant, fragrant, attracts pollinators year-round

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Lemon Balm

Lemon Balm

Aromatic foliage, spreads freely, excellent shade tolerance

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Fern

Second fern for textural balance and lush appearance

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Planting Instructions

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    Follow the spacing shown in the garden plot grid

Care & Maintenance

Water regularly and monitor plant health

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⚠️ Note: Some plant information on this site is AI-generated. While we strive for accuracy, we recommend verifying critical growing information with local extension services or horticultural experts before planting.

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