Hostas and ferns planted under roof overhang

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HopeSue Laingsburg, MI Apr 23, 2012

I am going to plant a row of hostas alternating with hardy ferns in a full shade exposure along a wall over which the roof extends. There aren't any evestroughs, so the water would be beating down two to three feet from the wall. Will these perennials tolerate the weight of the rain and, if not, could you recommend perennials or bushes that would? Thank you.

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Cearbhaill Russell, KY(Zone 6b) Apr 24, 2012

You would have far better luck planting things where rain will hit them naturally.
Plants placed under eaves get no rainfall and are particularly prone to spider mites.
You also need room to maintain your home, so room to walk behind anything you plant is a must.
Not especially what you wanted to hear but it is the best course of action.

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HopeSue Laingsburg, MI Apr 24, 2012

Thank you for your reply. How about if I move the row of perennials out in front of the area of the roof overhang?

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themoonhowl Prairieville, LA(Zone 9a) Apr 24, 2012

So long as the rainfall doesn't was the soil away that would work.

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