Becky-- Shade is relative. Structures create strong shade that might only change by angle of the sun or time of year. Then there is tree or plant shade. I have three pecan trees, a giant Crepe Myrtle, two paper mulberry, cedar elm and a almost 40 ft pine. I plant anything full sun around the pecans. They are the last tree to leaf out, leaves start to fill out in April. They also loose their leaves quickly in fall. So all iris and daylilies get full sun here when the sun is not at its closest. It is enough sun to carry thru bloom season. The Crepe and pine is filtered sunlight. The paper mulberry are total sunblocks and their invasive roots do not allow anything to grow around or near them. Permanent full shade does not work as well as temporary shade which would be deciduous trees or very tall feathery trees.
Daylilies not affected by tree shade: Leebea Orange Crush, Always Afternoon, Lavender Vista, Dynamite Returns, Night Embers, So Lovely
The saying here is nothing ever means Texas full sun! I think you might be the same in Florida. I grow lilium and Orientals bloom in July here. So they do not do well. Plant in sun they die, plant in shade get one bloom. But right next to them are the above listed daylilies. Daylilies bloom two months before Oriental lily and produce plenty of blooms. I have been known to get out my beach umbrellas for some plants! Have you thought about creating shade with any potted containers of trees or shrubs or latticework. Potted trees are heavy but you can move around with dolly. Many blessings for you to get all the help you need and a spectacular Sunday!
