bonitin said:Sometimes plants can thrive in more than one of the options given in the menu.
- Full sun
- Full sun to partial shade
- Partial shade to Shade
- Full shade
For example, my Begonias flourish in Partial shade to shade but also in Full shade, is it possible to cross on more than one option?
I’ve come to realize that exposure data is somewhat imprecise given the many variables at play. Sun intensity (latitude), growing season length and available water all affect the exposure requirements. I’d wager folks here can come up with loads of additional things. Is it possible to come up with reasonable definitions which could be noted in a scroll over like the hardiness zone scroll-over? For instance:
Full Sun – Min. 6 hours (depending upon latitude) or other qualifier.
Even though this is not precise, the scroll-over definition would assure everyone is using the same reference point.
Using Bonitins example, what is the difference between “Shade” and “Full shade”? Should “Partial shade to Shade” read “Partial shade to Full shade”? I learned my lesson that some of these definitions can only be properly described in the comments area. One lesson, Helebores can grow in Full Shade but they prosper in Part Shade. Same with many Astilbe.
This MOBOT document
http://www.missouribotanicalga... has the following definition “Light levels are either greater that 6 hours (full sun), less than 6 hours (partial shade) or complete shade (deep shade). Most plant lists will at least give you some reference to whether plants can tolerate one light condition or another.”
Here’s another article
http://gardening.about.com/od/...
Thoughts?
