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stone said:Speckled aspidistra does poorly in my area.

We can grow hellebore like crazy...
Also try epimediums, and spiderworts. Talinum patens.
Did someone mention ebony spleenwort?

How dry is it in Kingwood? and how shady are you talking about?
Ok... checked your averages, looks similar to my area... you should be able to grow anything I can...

We are a northern suburb of Houston, with long hot and tropical summers and generally short, mild winters with a freeze here and there. I will check into your plants mentioned. The area I need help with is surrounded by mature trees. No matter how much water it gets in that area, the trees take it up, ALL of it. Any plants suffer, except for the Cast Iron Plant/aspidistra. P;us because of the trees very little light makes it into the area. Where are you located? I am Zone 9a. ETA: We have Spiderwort that volunteered on the side yard where it grows in full sun.