What to plant in shade on a grade - Ask Extension
I have a sizable driveway island that has 20 trees with a big canopy. You can see shade has disallowed grass to grow but the tree roots are not enoug...
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What to plant in shade on a grade #874336
Asked June 23, 2024, 7:47 PM EDT
I have a sizable driveway island that has 20 trees with a big canopy. You can see shade has disallowed grass to grow but the tree roots are not enough to keep erosion from happening. What do you advise to plant in this space that could help with erosion but live in the shade?
Hennepin County Minnesota
Expert Response
There are many shade tolerant plants that might work. For a ground cover, dead nettle is a good choice. Hosta is also shade tolerant and is good on slopes. Other choices might be bergenia, wild ginger, cranesbill, solomon's seal. Here is an excellent reference:
https://conservancy.umn.edu/items/05290247-4a5f-4bd1-b401-65bf59dc089a
Look under dry shade and steep slopes.
https://conservancy.umn.edu/items/05290247-4a5f-4bd1-b401-65bf59dc089a
Look under dry shade and steep slopes.
