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Shade Garden Plants: Colorful Options for Deep Shade

For deep shade under water oaks: aspidistra, plum yew, autumn fern (green but tough). Add color with variegated hosta, Solomon's seal, painted fern. Scatter impatiens seed in late April for seasonal blooms.

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