Shade-tolerant and hardy, this shade-loving plant is great for gardening beginners. They thrive in USDA Hardiness Zones 4 through 8.

I’d prefer plants that are relatively drought tolerant ... They grow to 4 to 5 feet tall and wide and are good where they get afternoon shade. In heavier shade, the various aucubas are good ...

All the plants in the following lists include the mature size of the plant. In what zone do you garden ... be needed occasionally in dry shade plantings. Use a drip hose, irrigation or hand water to ...