VIIIFolio · grow by condition15 guides

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Light

Full sun plants

6+ hours direct sun. Mediterranean herbs, vegetables, most fruit.

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Partial shade plants

Dappled or 3-6 hours sun. Woodland edge species.

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Full shade plants

Under 3 hours sun. Forest-floor species.

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Water

Drought-tolerant plants

Survive long dry spells. Once established, minimal watering.

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Plants for moist soil

Like consistent moisture without waterlogging.

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Plants for wet soil

Tolerate boggy or pond-edge conditions.

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Hardiness

Cold-hardy plants

USDA zone 4 or colder. Survive harsh winters.

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Tender plants

USDA zone 9+. Frost-sensitive subtropical species.

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Habit

Ground-cover plants

Low spreading habit. Suppress weeds, retain moisture.

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Climbing plants

Vines for trellises, fences, walls.

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Evergreen plants

Retain foliage year-round.

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Soil

Plants for acid soil

pH below 6.5 — heathers, blueberries, azaleas.

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Plants for alkaline soil

pH above 7.5 — Mediterranean herbs, lilacs.

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Plants for sandy soil

Fast-draining, low nutrients. Lavender, rosemary.

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Plants for clay soil

Heavy, moisture-holding, slow-warming.

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