With the acceleration of urbanization, more and more families are choosing to build or purchase courtyard houses in the city. Due to insufficient sunlight in the courtyard, many plants cannot grow in such an environment. Let's take a look at those shade-tolerant outdoor plants to help you create a green leisure space in the shady corners.
Ivy,Ivy is a very popular shade-tolerant plant that can adapt to various lighting conditions. It can thrive even in dark corners. Ivy has a strong climbing ability and can be used to beautify walls or fences, adding a touch of green to your courtyard.
Epipremnum aureum,Epipremnum aureum is a shade-tolerant plant suitable for both indoor and outdoor environments. Its leaves are emerald green and have strong air purification capabilities. Planting Epipremnum aureum in shaded outdoor areas not only beautifies the environment but also brings fresh air to your home life.
吊兰,吊兰 is an elegant shade-tolerant plant with long pendant leaves that are highly ornamental. Planting吊兰 in shaded outdoor areas can add a sense of tranquility and elegance to your courtyard.
Dichondra repens,Dichondra repens is a shade-tolerant plant with strong adaptability and fast growth. Its leaves are a bright green, very suitable for flower beds or ground cover. Planting Dichondra repens in shaded outdoor areas can make your courtyard ground more beautiful.
Copper coin grass,Copper coin grass is a unique shade-tolerant plant with leaves shaped like ancient coins, symbolizing auspiciousness. Planting copper coin grass in shaded outdoor areas can add a unique charm to your courtyard.
Cold water flower,Cold water flower is a shade-loving plant with leaves that display unique green and silver patterns, which are highly ornamental. Planting cold water flowers in shaded outdoor areas can make your courtyard look fresher and more natural.
Viola,Viola is a flower with strong shade tolerance, and its flowers come in a variety of colors with high ornamental value. Planting violas in shaded outdoor areas can fill your courtyard with a romantic atmosphere.
The choice of outdoor shade-tolerant plants is diverse. The above seven plants are all very suitable for planting in shady corners. In the process of creating a green corner, you can choose the right plants according to personal preferences and courtyard environment. Reasonably matching these shade-tolerant plants can make your courtyard more beautiful and comfortable.
References:
1. "Chinese Flower News": "Courtyard Plant Selection and Maintenance", May 2019.
2. "Garden Design": "Application and Promotion of Outdoor Shade-Tolerant Plants", February 2020.
3. "Chinese Garden": "Application of Shade-Tolerant Plants in Landscape Architecture", December 2018.