Texas Gardening: New beds going in... need shady plant suggestions., 1 by TXMel

TXMel wrote:
Thanks... just got back from morning walk, and saw some good ideas in neighborhood. I DO want to put in some Turks cap. I always had them in full sun, but i saw them in afternoon shade. HOW much shade can they take here? I'd LOVE some dwf. Ruellas too... can they take shade? We will be redoing the poolside bed by spring... and it gets sun until 2pm! Might have to keep those in mind.

I will have to investigate Gingers... I have one that is variegated, have it in 2 places, and LOVE it! Are there others??? hmmmmmm...

LOVE elephant ears! have one, want more... oh, have black one too, but it is lanky, just 3 leaves on it at a time, all summer.... wonder if it wants more sun...

I'd love to check the trade thread, but i don't have ANYTHING to trade! The only thing I have an abundance of is dwf mondo grass!!! But we love it!