Key Takeaways

Lavender struggles in the shade—leading to sparse blooms, leggy growth, and a weaker scent—so it really needs full sun to thrive.

Other sun-loving perennials like roses, ornamental grasses, and salvias also suffer in low light.

For shaded gardens, opt for plants like hydrangeas, hostas, ferns, and camellias.

When it comes to gardening, some of us are lucky enough to have outdoor spaces with ideal lighting—a good mix of sun and shade—that allows for a wide variety of plants to thrive. But not everyone is this lucky. Sometimes, there’s too much sun or too much shade, and we end up trying to grow plants in less-than-ideal conditions. Occasionally, this works! Other times, not so much.

Here, professional gardeners share the one perennial you should never try to grow in t

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