Shaded outdoor window box plants - Knowledgebase Question

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Question by troywe
March 15, 2009
What kind of plants can I put in a window box intended for privacy and mostly shade?


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Answer from NGA
March 15, 2009
These plants have big, bold foliage, perfect for shade and privacy: Canna, Colocasia, Dracena, Elephant Ear (Alocasia esculenta), Feather reed grass (Calamagrostis x acutiflora), Fountain grass (Pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum'). You can add astilbe and Fuchsia for color. Enjoy!

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