Plants for dry shade meet a dual challenge: little water and little light. The plants for dry shade discussed in this article will tolerate these difficult conditions.

10 Plants for Dry Shade

Vinca minor vines are a popular choice of plants for with dry-shade areas. Vinca minor vines bear a bluish flower in spring.

If you've got a shady area where the soil isn't very moist, plant perennials for dry shade. Examples of perennials for dry shade are discussed in this article.

Spotted dead nettles, display an attractive silvery foliage. The spotted dead nettles pictured here (Lamium maculatum 'White Nancy') have white blooms.

A common problem in landscaping is finding plants that will grow in shade gardens. Know plants' growing requirements before planting them in shade gardens.

Perennials for Dry Areas in the Shade

Foxglove flowers (Digitalis purpurea) will thrive in shade and tolerate dry soil, although they prefer moderate moisture. Foxglove plants are poisonous, although they are also used medicinally.

Landscape planning involves wise plant selection, among other things. My landscape planning course provides examples of plant choices for shady, sunny, and wet spots in the yard.