Shade Perennials
Over centuries, man and his technology have advanced greatly, creating amazing feats of architecture, engineering and art, looking for both functionality and beauty.
However, when it comes to true beauty, there’s nothing like going back to nature. Now that we’re endangering our planet, more and more people are going back to a natural lifestyle. When people want to relax and feel better, they take vacations to places where plants are abundant and man made structures are few or decorated with plants and natural sunlight.
Even in workplaces and houses in urban areas, people try to get some plants or flowers in their places, in order to have at least a small touch of nature with them.
However, there is one small problem with having plants inside our houses or our workplaces. Plants require sunlight, natural sunlight. The best artificial light won’t do. Otherwise they’ll just die.
In these cases, shade perennials are better. People call perennials those plants that live a long time, although the exact terminology means that they live at least two years. Most of them live longer than that though. Shade is the term used for plants that require little sunlight. You might keep them inside houses, even if they’re not directly under sunlight, although the room where they are should get some sunlight itself.
Thus, shade perennials are long lasting plants that you can place inside your house or on your workplace, not necessarily next to a window. For example, you can place shade perennials on a dining table, or in a pot on top of your desk at work, or in a corridor in your house.
There are many types of shade perennials for you to choose. The most common ones are flowering shade perennials, of course. They’re great for small decorations were space is a luxury. Always ask your florist how much light they need, so as to get something that will not die. The Bethlehem Sage, the Begonia and the Bleeding Hearth are some options you can get.
You can also get shrubs or other types of shade perennials. These are better for hallways, where you can use bigger pots lined together to give a natural, welcoming effect. Some good options are the Hostas, like the August Moon Hosta, the Francee Hosta and the Albormargitana Hosta.
Of course, even if shade perennials don’t need direct sunlight, you can’t just put them in dark places that never get any light, or just artificial light, like the interiors of closets or warehouses. In the same way, some shade perennials will die if exposed to direct sunlight. Because of this, it’s always better to ask your florist before making a decision.
